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Ngā Toi Māori - Artist working Studios & Exhibition Gallery. Limited hours depending on exhibitions

The Incubator Creative Hub welcomes you to the professionally curated Toi Māori Whare Taonga Gallery & artist studios space in Tauranga Moana. Our Vision:

To celebrate, nurture and incubate the production of Toi Māori. To deliver an authentic Whare taonga gallery experience for the display and sale of high quality artisan products.

In 2024, Okorore Nga Toi Maori implemented notable changes to

its kaupapa, transforming the respected institution into a dynamic workspace for professional artists and a leading gallery for Toi Māori. This reorganisation has inaugurated an annual exhibition schedule comprising of six high quality exhibitions, strategically aligned with Incubator Incubator's monthly events. he committed team, featuring the exceptional kaitiaki and resident artist Hayley Smith, will continue to extend their support to artists with opportunities to present their work in a professionally curated environment while concurrently providing visibility to audiences. The Incubator Creative Hub acknowledges the Tauranga Heritage Collection and TCC for the use of this whare to celebrate arts and culture.

08/12/2025

" The Light of Healing "
Tui Te Ao
Nĝati Tuwharetoa, Ngāti Raukawa

This work by Tui is a visual prayer to Rehua, the celestial being of love, healing, and eternal life.
The upward gorm represents spiritual ascent.
The meeting place between the spiritual and devine - where warmth and compassion flow from the heavens.

The deep tones speak of wairua and renewal - the life forces that burn softly within us through life's struggles.

The patterns Tui has used in her upward forms represent the timeless balance between strength and tenderness- reminding us that true healing is born from both.

Through this work , Tui has sought to honor Rehua's light not as distant or unreachable- but as a living reference that surrounds us, guides our hands and restores our hearts.

07/12/2025

" Waiomatatini "
Jamie Jack Kino

Kawakawa type pounamu.
This stunning taonga has been carved by Jamie using traditional tīkanga and tooling.

A unique whiri binding pulls the tae toto ( colour of blood ) from within the depths of the stone - and brings further to the surface the kōrero , wairua and mauri this taonga represents.

On display currently as part of the current Exhibition by the Toi Shenanigans kāhui.

04/12/2025

Tīnana - in the realm of Rongomātāne .
Georgina Te Huia
Ngāti Maniapoto , Tuwharetoa

Georgina has created these stunning uku vessels - 3 piece body of works - Te Puna o Waiora ; The Spring of the Waters of Life.

These pieces are her interpretation of hinengaro , tīnana and wairua ( mind, body and soul ) worked through the wonderful media that is uku or clay.

Rongomātāne is the deity associated with peace and agricultural cultivation necessary for a healthy, well nourished community ( healing ).
Rongoā refers to the practice of healing.

Georgina's works are currently in display alongside 12 other artists in our Kaupapa Gallery at Okorore.

This Body of Works is available to Purchase as a Set.
Genuine Enquiries only.

04/12/2025

The Battle Between Tūmataenga and Tāwhirimātea
Sam Runga
Rongomaiwahine , Ngāti Kahungungu ki Te Wairoa
Whakairo and Acrylic on Board

Tūmatauenga is the diety of war people.
Angry over separation of Ranginui and Papatūānuku, Tāwhirimātea - god of weather ( wind ) waged war on his siblings. He subdued a number of them, but Tūmatauenga proved his equal.

From that time on , there has been an ongoing battle between the weather ( Tāwhiri ) and the people ( Tūmatauenga) .

Metaphorically speaking, Sam's toi pronounces how the weather represents the government of today, and Tū represents the people of Aotearoa.

A wild, windy day here in Tauranga Moana 🤭...full moon rising. Shake ups ✨️👀.

02/12/2025

Jay checking out her Sister's amazing toi uku from the 3 piece series Te Puna o Te Waiora - Georgina Te Huia

Awesome collective exhibition showing now at Okorore Ngā Toi Māori Gallery

01/12/2025

"Hinekauorohia"
Jamie Jack-Kino
Ngāti Ranginui , Ngai Te Rangi , Waikato
Acrylic on Canvas

Hinekauorohia was a child of Ohomairangi and Grandchild of Pūhaorangi.

She was the guardian holder of the sacred waters from all realms except Tikitikiorangi.
These were waters used in the tohi ceremony performed at each progression throughout a journey and to reflect on what had been completed.
Jamie's piece represents Hinekauorohia assisting Tāne by cleansing him with sacred waters during his journey to obtain the baskets of knowledge.

"Hinekauorohia allows us to look into the stillness of her reflecting waters to see the past with clarity, gaze at ourselves in the shimmering present , and with a finger-touch , fathom a fuffled glimpse of the future "
Sir Tamati Reedy

Available to Purchase in Gallery
$450
18" x 30"

01/12/2025

Te Ātaahuatanga o Ngā Ao e Rua
Maka Annandale
Ngāti Ranginui , Ngāti Huia , Ngai Tahu
Acrylic on Canvas

Maka's relationship with painting has always been one of self expression and his mahi toi is very accurate to that.
As tamariki, we are constantly being told to choose between the two binaries. Pants or skirts, trucks or Barbies , rugby or netball which is fine for some- but for others - they like to find the freedom and authenticity of dancing between it all.
Like the Manaia - a multifaceted creature who lives and moves between this and the spiritual world.
Iawhiti ātaahua is a self expression piece show casing the magical gift it is to be transgender.
Instead of having to choose between blue or pink , he gets the opportunity to find beauty in both 💘

Available to Purchase in Gallery
$450
Genuine enquiries only please 🤗

01/12/2025

The Domain of Tāwhirimatea

Te Rarawa, Te Aupourī

Acrylic on Canvas
12"x 24" Hex

Tauranga based artist Michelle Estall uses rhythmic hues of blues and deep ochre flaming fires wituin the winds to create this masterful piece " Domain of Tāwhirinatea "
Opposed to the separation of his parents Tāwhirimatea fled to the skies to be in the realms of his father Ranginui.
His offspring are the four winds that guide the seas , fan the fires, and carry the rain.
Without him, the world would be very silent , still and barren.

Michelle's work is not often available for purchase - run, don't walk !

$450
Genuine enquires only

01/12/2025

The Gifts of Rongomatāne
Potential / Harvest / Community

Te Rarawa , Te Aupourī

Michelle Estall
Oil on Canvas

First of our collective showing currently by Michelle Estall.
This breathtaking body of works based on a series of whakataukī
Potential - Iti noa ana he pito mata - although small in amount it can become many. The passing of mātauranga and the potential from nurturing small things.
The Harvest - Whangai ka tupu puāwai - that which is nutured blossoms.
Community : Nāku te rourou, nāu te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi - With your basket and my basket the people will thrive.

22/11/2025

Te Kohinga Atua - a gathering of gods - reflects on the stories, power and enduring presence of the Atua Māori. Participating artists were invited to draw inspiration from the creation narratives and the various atua who shaped the natural world, using these as a foundation for their own creative exploration.

Through diverse mediums and perspectives, the works reflect on themes of connection, kaitiakitanga, whakapapa, and the interplay between the seen and unseen realms.
Collectively these expressions honour the spiritual forces that continue to inform, guide and nurture the evolving relationship between people, place and the natural world within Te Ao Māori.

Toi shenanigans are a group comprised of Toi Paematua graduates from Te Wananga o Aotearoa and their former Kaiako Lila Te Kani.
Her mentorship, patience and gentle guidance have deeply influenced each artist’s journey in toi Māori. United by a shared respect for mātauranga Māori and a passion for creative expression, this exhibition celebrates their first time exhibiting together outside the classroom: a heartfelt continuation of the whanaungatanga that began under Lila’s guidance.

Sponsored by Gate Pa New World
This exhibition launch preview is Saturday the 29th of November - 10am at The Incubator Creative Hub, The Tauranga Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga. Everyone is welcome.

On display at Okorore Ngā Toi Māori Gallery and Studios from the 30th of November to the 21st of December

20/11/2025

Kete Koha #20

*Window Scribe
12" x 16" Original Acrylic on Canvas
He Tangata - Maunga Tupuna
*Kete Uku c/w Muka Handles
Approx 8cmW x 10cmH
*Mau Taringa - Kete Kupenga
*Tio x 3
*Kotahitanga A4 Tukutuku Print

In Gallery 🤲🛍🌱🫶
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