Taro Patch

11/02/2025

Shoutout to these amazing woman and supporters of . Our biggest champion Jacqui Johnston from the incredible , our Board Chair Karin Williams and our amazing supporter Sylvia Moe from J R McKenzie Trust 🥰

10/02/2025

Ka'ala Farm Inc. was a wonderful chance for us all to get mud boots in the loʻi kalo. Even our Taro Patch boys Talavou & Manako got in (not that much weeding was going on from them) It's been a highlight of ours & Fiona Mafileo. A place of serenity & healing, we are blessed to have had this privilege.

Mahalo, Malo 'aupito
Hawaii Contemporary

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08/02/2025

Taro Patch Creative has started the year with an epic journey to Hawaii. We are fortunate to be invited to be part of and have been busy creating work for our Taro Patch 2.0 Hawaii installation.

We were blessed to have the legend Kupuna Uncle Butch welcome us onto Ka'ala Farm Inc. where we filmed with Pākē Salmon & her Menehue students.

Photos by Araki
Vea Mafileo Mafile'o

05/12/2024

🌱COMMUNITY NOTICE: TARO PATCH MARKETS 🌱

The Taro Patch Collective, in collaboration with Eke Panuku (shoutout to Auckland City Council!), is excited to bring Taro Patch Markets to 9 Dunnotar Road, Old Papatoetoe.

We know there's so much amazing talent in our community, and we want YOU to be part of it! Whether you are a food stallholder 🥘🍲 , art & crafts ✂️ , clothes 👕, or anything else you want to share with the world, we’re calling for expressions of interest for stallholders! 📢

Want in? It’s easy! Just fill out the registration form here, and we’ll be in touch soon:

https://form.jotform.com/243377120819862
(Link also in our IG Bio)

🥰Got family or friends who are keen? Spread the word and share the link or post and let’s make this day epic!

🥳Fun for the whole whanau – we will have face painters 👩‍🎨 , bouncy castles , popcorn machines 🍿, candy floss machines 🍭and a kiwi style sausage sizzle!

🎤🎼And there’s more! We’ll have local musicians 🎸 , live performances 💃🕺, and a whole lot of good vibes to keep us grooving throughout the day. It’s going to be a celebration you won’t want to miss! 💃🕺

💬Got questions? Want to get involved? Drop into our DMs anytime – let’s make this an amazing community day! 🤩

25/11/2024

🎨✨ This past weekend, The Patch had the incredible honor of hosting for his inspiring annual Paper Bag initiative—now in its 4th year!

Once a year, this event brings together creatives over a warm cup of koko to share their artistic talent on plain paper bags. Each participant brings five bags adorned with their art, which are then redistributed in a fun lottery system.

The result? A beautiful exchange of creativity, where everyone walks away with unique art pieces crafted by fellow artists.

What makes this event so special? It’s all about celebrating art without the pressure of a formal exhibition—just pure, unfiltered expression.

Swipe to see some of the stunning masterpieces from this year’s event! 🎨💖

20/11/2024

On EVERY Wednesday folks!

Meet Dr Bo! a graduate of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, he has been practicing for over 20 years both in South Auckland and the Cook Islands - returning annually with an army of students to adjust the whole Island!

Dr Bo’s mission is to educate and adjust as many families toward optimal health using natural chiropractic health care.

“Turn the power on!” with Dr Bo at the Taro Patch (9A Dunnotar Rd, Papatoetoe) for massively reduced prices, every WEDNESDAY from 5:30pm - approx 7:30pm. No bookings are required and please bring cash.

Adults - $25
Gold cardholders - $20
Kids and dogs - Free!

Message if you have any questions or queries 💚

20/11/2024

Check it out! congrats Pake & team

ALOHA! Well it is official and this is our first post for the Menehune Film Academy. I am so proud of this organization and just like our moʻolele of the Menehune. This organization is growing and building itself overnight!

A little background. We started this during the pandemic when all the kids were on the beaches and there was no going to school because everything was shutdown. I thought to myself as I had just bought a new camera to tell "our" native kanaka stories. I asked myself. How can I inspire the kids to tell their stories, their kupuna stories, and what can I do to inspire the need to tell our own stories? They are important and our voices matter. So we started this organically at Mākaha Beach!

I would take the camera, the water housing, and film them surfing, and show them the "coolness" of the equipment and cinema! A lot of our kids will become on camera talent either in acting or even professional surfing. They need to know how to respond to camera cues like "action" and how to speak on camera without being shy. So this is the beginning of that movement.

This is our first event and it will be an annual event so our people can see ourselves on the "silver / big screen." We plan to showcase student films from our community, indigenous films from across the Pacific, and films right here made in Hawaiʻi by Hawaiian filmmakers!

Join us and stay connected! We will be doing amazing films and content for our community because "OUR STORIES MATTER."

30/10/2024

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13/09/2024

And following on from the extraordinary talents we have been sharing over the past 3 weeks……

🎉 Meet Emily Mafile’o, or as we affectionately call her, Emz—the Patch’s very own “Visionary”!

🌟 When it comes to Photography and Production Design, Emz is the go-to guru with an amazing flair for turning ideas into visual masterpieces. She’s definitely a star in her craft. 😉

And if that wasn’t busy enough, Emz isn’t just a creative dynamo—she’s also our lead programmer, making sure everything functions as crisply as a perfectly focused lens

✨ Fun Fact: Emz has been an avid vegetarian since she was 14 years old and is now a vegan. She is also expecting her very first grandchild and so will soon be a Nana 👵🏼

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06/09/2024

Up next from our Taro Patch team, we have Rachel | The ‘Gimme Mah Monnneyyy’ super star 💸✨

She is the reason we have a roof over our head, and desks to sit in! She is our ACE, she is our go-to guru for crafting and prepping killer reports and applications that make waves both in and out of our communities.

Some fun facts about Rach:
🏡 Living life in Raglan with epic ocean views and endless adventure.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Proudly 1 of 8 siblings
🌄 Outdoor ju**ie: From fishing & diving to snowboarding & surfing, she is all about living in the moment.
🚀 Remote worker, global connector—if you can’t contact her, she is probably in the middle of a client call or if you can’t find her, she is in a daring outdoor escapade either 🚤 Sailing, dirt biking, or just chasing adventures!

📕And finally, her favourite quote is “Sleep when you're dead" 💤 or "You can fit more into life than you think. Be kind and don't take society too seriously." 🌟

Come back next week to learn more about our collective team!

04/09/2024

Don't miss out on this!
Bring ya brushes, good attitude & a koha for the guys ❤️🙏

This Sunday from 10am, please share the word 😊

02/09/2024

🎉 We were thrilled to have had the honor of screening “For My Father Kingdom” in partnership with Auckland City Council and Otahuhu Library for Tongan Language Week! ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and immersed themselves in our film. Your presence made the event truly special.

Malo ‘aupito for your support and celebration of our culture! 🙏🏽❤️

📸Otahuhu Library

02/09/2024

🎨🌟Get Ready for a Creative Explosion🌟🎨

The Seleka International Art Society Initiative (SIASI) is teaming up with Taro Patch Creative to bring you an unforgettable workshop featuring the phenomenal and

🗓 WHEN:THIS Sunday, September 8th, from 10am to 3pm (with a lunch break to recharge)

📍 WHERE: Taro Patch Creative, 9A Dunnotar Road, Papatoetoe, Tamaki Makaurau / Auckland

💸 COST: is KOHA! This includes paints and paper. Bring your own brushes and canvas if you would like to use one. Please bring cash on the day or contact Cerian on 02102417866 if you have any concerns about payment.

This is your chance to dive into a world of creativity and innovation with two of the most inspiring artists around.

🌈✨ Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore new techniques, soak up their artistic philosophies, and ignite your creative spark!

📩 Got questions? Drop us a DM or text Cerian on 02102417866, and let’s take your artistry to the next level! We’re super excited and can’t wait to see you there! 🌟🎨🔥

02/09/2024

🎨🌟 Get Ready for a Creative Explosion! 🌟🎨

Seleka International Art Society Initiative - SIASI is teaming up with Taro Patch Creative to bring you an unforgettable workshop featuring the phenomenal Taniela Petelo and Latu

🗓 WHEN:THIS Sunday, September 8th, from 10am to 3pm (with a lunch break to recharge)

📍 WHERE: Taro Patch Creative, 9A Dunnotar Road, Papatoetoe, Tamaki Makaurau / Auckland

💸 COST: Just $125! This includes paints and paper. Bring your own brushes and canvas if you would like to use one. Please bring cash on the day or contact Cerian on 02102417866 if you have any concerns about payment.

This is your chance to dive into a world of creativity and innovation with two of the most inspiring artists around. 🌈✨ Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore new techniques, soak up their artistic philosophies, and ignite your creative spark!

📩 Got questions? Drop us a DM or text Cerian on 02102417866, and let’s take your artistry to the next level! We’re super excited and can’t wait to see you there! 🌟🎨🔥

30/08/2024

🌱Next up! meet Elizabeth “Bubzie” Mafile’o – she is "The Genius" of The Patch.

She is the glue that keeps us together. She doesn’t quite like the limelight, she is the one that is quietly and consistently behind the scenes getting s**t done. But don’t let her reserved nature fool you; she’s known for her witty shade and one liners that keeps us on our toes and always on the ready with a clap back.. 👏🏽🤌🏽

When she’s not serving up her daily dose of sassy shade, you’ll find her immersed in her next project – whether it’s crafting props, building set walls, brewing barista-level coffee, editing, fixing what’s broken, or occasionally breaking things just to fix them again 🤣

Bubzie is absolutely the one you can rely on to come to your aid in the midst of a storm…oh and she is You Tube qualified. 📝🏅💎

One of her fave proverbs - Holo pe tu’u he ko e ngalu e fasi – Stand firm and the waves will break.

23/08/2024

🌱This week, meet Mandy. Mandy is "The Ops Extraordinaire" for the Patch. She is the one who is hot off the emails, keeps our event & prop bookings pumping, and our calendars in check, has eyes and hands over our accounts processing, and makes sure we are kept safe and we have good ol’ systems and processes in place in case any of us wanna break a leg on any given day. With a warm nature and a knack for keeping us all accountable, she's our behind-the-scenes superhero!

🧐A few fun facts about Mandy – she is a hardworking bee, she has been working since she was 11! When she was in her mid-teens she was part of a singing group that traveled nationally to SDA churches and events. Then when she hit her early adulthood life she thought she’d try some new things like throw herself out of a plane 🛫 at 18,000FT tandem skydiving and mountain-biked Waiheke Island! But these days, her greatest joy is being involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren.

📕One of her favorite mantras: "there are no mistakes, only great moments”.

Tune in next week to meet other members of the patch famili! 😎