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Welcome to Toi Ora – Enhance your wellbeing through creativity. At Toi Ora, we provide a supportive and inclusive environment for people experiencing mental distress.
Discover over 20 free classes in visual and performing arts, soak up open studio time, immerse yourself in stunning exhibitions, or even find unique artwork for sale. Join our community and embark on a journey for your wellbeing. Let’s create together – because your mental wellness matters.
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Congrats: Zet wins 2025 Toi Ora t-shirt design competition
Inspired by 2024 winner Andrew Blythe and other Toi Ora artists, Zet had fun designing this year’s winning design, which features the Toi Ora façade with a big planet, Matariki stars and alien-like creatures. Learn more about Zet, their design, and their inspiration. And a big congratulations from the Toi Ora team – we love […]
Artist Spotlight: Juliet Jackson – Seeing Beyond Sight
Juliet Jackson’s art is full of colour, movement, and words. Losing her sight later in life hasn’t stopped her from creating; if anything, it’s led her to adapt and expand her artistic practice. A lifelong passion for art Juliet grew up in Auckland and studied painting at Elam before later moving into design. Her love […]
Toi Ora Director Susanne Ritzenhoff on the Seeds Podcast
Toi Ora Director Susanne Ritzenhoff sat down with Seeds podcast host Steven Moe to talk about the transformative power of creativity, how perfection can lead to inaction, and how everyone can incorporate more creativity into their day to day. Listen to their interesting conversation on the Seeds website, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. […]
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What our artists are saying
“After my brain injury, Toi Ora helped me change my attitude and my outlook on life. From my first visit, my attitude literally changed overnight because the programmes at Toi Ora have helped me to look at my new life from a whole new perspective!”
– Keith, Grey Lynn
“Through Toi Ora I was able to connect with people who were kind and respectful. I could also reconnect with my creativity and feel the joy and satisfaction this can bring. Gradually, through friends, family and Toi Ora I have been able to feel safer in the world. I have found trust and have been able to enjoy my daily activities again.”
– Juliet, Mt. Roskill
Support Toi Ora artists
At Toi Ora, we refer to each person as an artist the moment they walk in the door. Today, you can make a difference for Toi Ora Artists. They are the heroes in their own story and each piece of art completed represents a moment on their wellbeing and artistic journey. Pick up some incredible original artwork or donate to help Toi Ora support more people.
