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 Rangimarie | Oct 15, 2024 | News & Blog
At Toi Ora, we are privileged to have Hedieh as a dedicated member of our team for the past two years. Originally from Iran, Hedieh’s journey to New Zealand was driven by an interest in cultural diversity and intercultural dynamics. She holds a master’s degree in...
by Rangimarie | Oct 7, 2024 | News & Blog
Paul McHardie has only recently celebrated his first anniversary with the Toi Ora community. Despite his relatively short time here, Paul’s passion for art has been a lifelong affair. Drawing and creating art have been integral parts of Paul’s life,...
by Rangimarie | Oct 7, 2024 | News & Blog
Meet Ana Ferrari, a vibrant addition to the creative community at Toi Ora. Originally hailing from Argentina, Ana has called New Zealand home since 2006. With a background in entrepreneurship and a passion for mindfulness, Ana brings a unique perspective to her...
by Rangimarie | Oct 7, 2024 | News & Blog
For eight years, Paul Doran has been an integral part of the Toi Ora community. Engaging in Painting in the Sky, Performance & Acting and Photography classes, Paul never misses a class and can often be sitting in the gallery socialising with staff and other...
by Rangimarie | Oct 7, 2024 | News & Blog
Michelle’s affinity for art traces back to her upbringing, where the brushstrokes of her talented aunt painted the canvas of her imagination. While her path initially led her to explore textile design, it was through the diverse avenues of expression that...
by Rangimarie | Oct 7, 2024 | News & Blog, Uncategorized
Garrett, a native of Auckland who found his artistic calling amidst the vibrant streets of Melbourne, has recently emerged as a fresh talent at Toi Ora. Raised in Australia, Garrett’s journey into the world of art began as a search for direction, much like many...
by Rangimarie | Jul 18, 2024 | News & Blog
Kevin has a strong affinity with Toi Ora not only has he been our Caretaker here at Toi Ora for well over 5 years now and has been a Toi Ora artist for more than ten. Kevin comes with a wealth of experience from working in the music industry, to teaching bible...
by Rangimarie | Jul 17, 2024 | News & Blog
Toi Ora Artist Loukas Tsitsiridakis Loukas has been at Toi Ora for the last 7-8months and comes with a background in Fashion Design. Although he doesn’t consider himself a “creative”, he definitely feels at home in the Toi Ora studio. “I’ve always been into...
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...
