Toi Kiri

23/03/2026

As the New Zealand of the Year Awards take place tonight, we acknowledge Elizabeth Ellis, named Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year one year ago.

A driving force behind Toi Iho since 1998 and current Board Chair, Elizabeth has dedicated decades to strengthening toi Māori, supporting artists, and upholding quality and integrity.

Her leadership continues to shape Toi Iho and the wider sector with clarity and purpose.

We celebrate you Elizabeth. Ngā mihi nui ki a koe.

23/03/2026

23/03/2026

Nō Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui me Tūhoe, Maraea Timutimu joins Paewhiri to talk about her mahi toi.

A former Queen Vic student and arts teacher, Maraea holds a Master of Fine Arts from Whitecliffe College. Her exhibitions have featured poi made from bread packets, cameo-style portraits of her sisters, and large-scale commissions made from perspex and old keyboards.

Her most recent work, Tai Timu, Tai Pari, is an outdoor artwork made from whenua.

So, what inspires her?
Does Tauranga Moana have enough art in this rohe that highlights our stories?
What does Toi Māori mean to Maraea, what does it mean to you?

Join Paewhiri this Thursday, 12–1pm, with Te Kehukehu and Justine.