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Te Whetu Arataki - Supporting Maori in Tourism, Toi & Business
Tono Toi - working gallery
Located at the Freight Room of The Cargo Shed - 5 Dive Crescent, Days of Operation Wednesday to Sunday.
Supports Maori Visual Arts, encourages practising Artists that profiles established & emerging artists.
authentic Maori cultural experiences and Maori Toi that enhances visitor encounters and strengthens Maori identity within the community." A Hub that encourages Tino Rangatiratanga- self-determination.
Private Workshop bookings or Events are available for Monday and Tuesadays please contact Caryn 021 815 555 or mrto@tauranga.govt.nz.
hui@5 - Networking
"To support and empower Maori Tourism providing quality products and services that is intrinsically Maori.
To support businesses, artists, organisations and our community in all Maori cultural activities to nurture, preserve & uplift Tikanga Maori .."
Matariki - The Maori New Year
Kia Ora, when the Star constellation known as the Seven Sisters: Waiti, Waita, tapu-a-nuku, Tapu-a-rangi, Waipuna-a rangi, Ururangi and Matariki appear usually in the months of May, June or July. The appearance of Matariki in the morning sky is considered vital on its first outing. If the stars in the cluster are clear and bright, it is thought the year ahead will be warm and productive. If they appear hazy and shimmering, an unproductive year is in store. We celebrate by sharing the knowledge, planting the seeds and reflecting on the year that has past.
For more details of upcoming celebrations check out the website www.matarikitauranga.co.nz
Logo - Explanation
Te Whetu Arataki - "The Guiding Star" was given by Uncle Dan Heke when Maori Tourism Development in Tauranga was in its embryonic stage. This symbolises those intrinsic values that guide us as Maori, such as the spirit of manaakitanga-hospitality, all of which is a keen driver for the traveller who wants to come and experience Aotearoa.
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