The Atua Matua Wānanga took place in Waitara in early November hosted by Ihirangi Heke. Approximately 30 people were in attendance from local community activators, to public health advisors, and kaupapa Māori programme coordinators. With only a day to answer and talk through a wide range...
By Te Rua Munro Te Rua Munro presents his research findings at The Toi Tangata Hui ā Tau 2020 My project for the six-week internship at Toi Tangata was to research and apply the Atua Matua framework in an everyday setting. I based my project around Mahuika, the atua...
Our latest Atua Matua wānanga was a one-day event held at He Waka Tapu in Otautahi (Christchurch). Whānau were introduced to the Atua Matua Framework and the application of metaphoric knowledge to physical exercise. For more information, check out Atua Matua on YouTube....
Toi Tangata is hosting a one day Atua Matua workshop at an introductory level to the Atua Matua framework created by Dr Ihirangi Heke at He Waka Tapu in Christchurch. This workshop will engage participants with the Atua Matua framework through environmental skill acquisition. We will share knowledge on Atua...
Heretaunga Haukū nui Heretaunga Ararau Heretaunga Haaro o Te Kaahu Heretaunga Takotoa noa Heretaunga of life giving dew Heretaunga of Arcadian pathways Heretaunga, beauty of which can only be seen by the hawk Heretaunga that has been left to us the humble servants A few weeks ago (Saturday 24 September), the men of...
Every year during the Heiva Tu’aro Ma’ohi Festival, around 80 French Polynesian islands converge at Papeete to compete, dance and paddle in a variety of activities. Amongst these festivities is Tu’aro Ma’ohi, the Tahitian Islands’ equivalent of Tākaro Māori. The formal competition of Tu’aro Ma’ohi has...
Earlier this month and back for a second year, Toi Tangata held a wānanga at Waihi Community Marae and participated in the multisport event The Nugget. With a curious name like ‘The Nugget’, it is easy to be confused about what it may be. Starting...