Mō mātou
About
Situated in the heart of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, Te Whare Tapere is a Māori-led whare toi.
Kaupapa
CREDIT | Jemma Mitchell Photography.
Te Whare Tapere is a Māori-led arts space dedicated to celebrating and supporting Ngā Toi Māori and ringatoi Māori in Ōtautahi. It provides a platform where both tuakana and tēina artists can share their mahi, nurturing creativity, whakawhanaungatanga, and the intergenerational sharing of mātauranga.
Through exhibitions, performances, movement, wānanga and kōrero, Te Whare Tapere is a living whare for Māori creative expression—a place where toi is practised, stories are shared, and relationships are strengthened.
Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whare Tapere.
Jemma Mitchell | Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Uenuku
Kaiwhakahaere o Te Whare Tapere
Jemma is a multidisciplinary storyteller and ringatoi supporting Ngā Toi Māori through her role at Te Whare Tapere, contributing to a space in Ōtautahi where kōrero is shared and creative practice can flourish.
Honey Brown | Taranaki Iwi, Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa
Kaimahi o Te Whare Tapere
Honey has called Ōtautahi home for almost a decade, after moving from Te Whanganui-a-Tara. They are a creative committed to building community and using manaakitanga to uplift and connect people.
Tautoko Te Whare Tapere | Join Our Volunteer Whānau
There are many ways volunteers can tautoko Te Whare Tapere. This might look like spending time in the whare and manaaki manuhiri, supporting exhibitions, performances, wānanga and events, or lending a hand behind the scenes.
Whether you're able to volunteer once, occasionally, or on a regular basis, every contribution is deeply appreciated. Your time, generosity and presence help ensure Te Whare Tapere remains a warm and welcoming place where Ngā Toi Māori can be shared, experienced and celebrated.
We'd love to welcome you into our volunteer whānau.