by Samara Azam | Jun 26, 2025 | News & Blog
Artist Raymond has been coming to Toi Ora for about 20 years, and during that time, he’s improved his technique and isn’t afraid to try new things. What has your experience been like at Toi Ora?I’ve learnt water colour painting from Michelle as well as...
by Samara Azam | Mar 26, 2025 | News & Blog
Did you see Toi Ora in the news? Our director Susanne Ritzenhoff, and Toi Ora artist Ben Stewart spoke to RNZ for a story about the collaboration between Toi Ora and the Kāinga Tiaki Centre. Read the full story.
by Samara Azam | Feb 17, 2025 | News & Blog
Susanne Ritzenhoff, Toi Ora Director Insights and reflections on mental wellbeing and the role of the arts Recently QWB Lab’s Senior Consultant Linda Gilbert sat down with Susanne Ritzenhoff, Director of Toi Ora Live Trust. The concept of Toi Ora translates as...
by Samara Azam | Feb 17, 2025 | News & Blog
Read Toi Ora artists Keith Hopkins story below: I’m now 73, at the age of 60 I suffered a major brain aneurysm, that nearly killed me. After four major brain surgeries, a month in a coma, and four months in rehab relearning basic care skills, e.g dressing one’s self,...
by Samara Azam | Nov 30, 2023 | News & Blog
Daniel Larsen-Barr – Poetry Writing and Performance Tutor Daniel is our Poetry Writing and Performance tutor. He has been with Toi Ora for around a decade. He is of Ngāti Apakura descent. Although he describes himself as a fairly reclusive person, Daniel says...
