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Contemporary Maori artists such as Bob Jahnke, Shane Cotton, John Bevan-Ford and Kura Te Waru Rewiri reside in Manawatu. They have all contributed to Te Putahi a Toi, a centre of excellence for Maori visual arts at Massey University. Already a new generation of artist is building upon their work with Saffron Te Ratana and Ngatai Taepa gaining attention for their work.


Featured Artist

Israel Tangaroa Birch

I currently Study at Massey University doing a Masters in Maori Visual arts .I am primarily focusing on painting, My work combines concepts of Maori cosmology and protraying...

 
Groups & Organisations

Groups & Organisations

Fielding & District Arts Society Inc
    We are an organisation who fill the former role of the Manawatu community arts council. Our mission is to promote and fosterVisual arts. We oversee the management of the Fielding Art Centre, as...
Fusion Design Group
    Graphic design, web design, marketing... Whatever your requirements, our professional team of writers, designers, programmers, photographers and illustrators can provide your business with fresh,... Fusion Design Group: fusion
Hapene, Aria Design Ltd
    Hapene is a unique net-like textile made from the leaf of the NZ flax plant or Harakeke. Aesthetically beautiful and entirely natural, Hapene is exclusively NZ designed and manufactured, using a...
IHI
    IHI Wear Ltd is a local company trading under IHI Aotearoa. We are based i George stree with the main aim in promoting "Te Ao Maori "by providing customers with quality Maori themed products and... IHI: ihi
Kauwhata / Kai Iwi
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Koha Creations
    Koha Creations Mobile outlet specialisting in quality Maori Arts and Crafts Available for displays at your home, business or events Products: Clothing, scarves, bandana's, satchels, bags,...
Manawatahi
    Manawatahi is the Maori Students Roopu at Massey University, Palmerston North. It is an organisation that represents and advocates on behalf of Maori students during their time of study....
Te Kupenga O Te Matauranga
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Tiare Anuanua O Avaiki Porinetia
    Tiare Anuanua O Avaiki Porinetia Cook Island drummers and dancers who perform traditional and contemporary dance and music. ...
Turitea / Te Putahi a Toi
    Although the School of Mäori Studies was not established until 1988, its origins go back further. In 1971, Professor Hugh Kawharu had been awarded a personal Chair and founded the Department of...