by Rose Rees-Owen | Mar 30, 2026 | News & Blog
Mars Cook was behind the light installation on Auckland Harbour bridge for Auckland Pride and has been coming to Toi Ora since he was 14. What did it mean to you to create the light installation for Auckland Pride? This project was something that aligned with...
by Rose Rees-Owen | Jan 28, 2026 | News & Blog
In Toi Ora’s 30th year, we caught up with an alumni artist, Sam RB, who attended Toi Ora from 2000 – 2010. Sam has kept up a consistent creative practice, which has led him to places such as the London Olympics, but more importantly, it has guided him on his path to...
by Samara Azam | Feb 17, 2025 | News & Blog
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 ‘where we source our health from and...
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 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...
