Our Mission
Our Mission
Kia tipu kia rea ngā pononga o ngā iwi taketake hei tikitiki mo te māhunga kia whakaora i te whai oranga ā mokopuna, ā whānau, ā hapū, ā iwi.
To unearth the numerous truths of indigenous knowledge and use it for the healing and advancement of tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.
Our Principles
Ka Hao Te Mātauranga
Toi Matarua is committed to the pursuit and development of new knowledge and the revisiting of ancient knowledge to be used for the advancement of Indigenous Peoples.
Kaupapa Māori
All activities by Toi Matarua are underpinned by Kaupapa Māori theory with an emphasis on Tino Rangatiratanga (self-determination) and Ako Māori (Māori pedagogy).
He Whakamārama
All activities by Toi Matarua are developed and designed with thought and empathy to promote a healing and meaningful experience for all rangatahi and whānau involved.
Our Approach
Our ethical approach to engagement with Indigenous rangatahi builds off the tikanga Māori left to us by our tūpuna. Through a decade of facilitating successful wānanga on health and wellbeing, social, and justice issues impacting Indigenous rangatahi locally, nationally, and internationally, Toi Matarua leaders have developed and refined the implementation of this foundational tikanga. Toi Matarua also have policies and guidance in place with regard to meeting obligations under the Children’s Act 2014.