Gallery & Studios

toi iho™ is a registered trade mark used to promote and sell authentic, quality Maori arts and crafts toi iho™ has also been designed to authenticate exhibitions and performances of Maori arts by Maori artists.

Tapu Te Ranga Marae is a living Marae. It is the home of Bruce Stewart, his family and their descendants and anyone else who desires to live in a sharing way. The Marae concept of sharing is central - sharing with people of all races and creeds. Also, the importance of sharing with the natural world by the non-ownership of The Whenua (land). Bruce said he bought the land to set it free. “It is time to give back.” Our role is not as owners, we are Kaitiaki (nurturers, protectors caretakers). Tapu Te Ranga Marae is listed as a Heritage site.

Experience the art and cultural customs of Maori people that form part of a rich heritage, making Aotearoa (New Zealand) unique in the world.

Kura invites you to step into a world of contemporary New Zealand art and design - specialising in Maori art.