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We are Tuatahi Creatives. A creative movement of professional artists and designers.
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28/10/2024

🎨🌟 New House designs for Māruawai College! 🌟🎨

We’re thrilled to share the four new house designs we had the honor of designing for Māruawai College. Each design celebrates the unique identity and deep-rooted values of each house through colours, patterns, and symbols that represent their namesakes.

✨ WAIMEHA | Gold (Kōura)
Inspired by the Waimea Plains, this logo features koru patterns symbolising the natural rhythm of the land. The sun, like the gold in Māruawai College’s tohu, embodies the aspiration for students to shine brightly and radiate their potential.

🔥 TUTURAU | Red (Whero)
Representing heritage and strength, Tuturau’s logo features carvings of ancestors and a taiaha, a symbol of leadership and courage. The statue represents the spirit of protection and triumph for all.

💧 MATAURA | Blue (Kahurangi)
With Mataura and Clutha rivers as inspiration, this blue design emphasizes the importance of water in sustaining life and honoring connections to the land. The kanakana and hinaki shapes symbolise abundance, while the koiri pattern invites reflection and growth.

🌿 HOKONUI | Green (Kākāriki)
Reflecting the Hokonui Hills, the niho taniwha pattern honors Chief Te Rakitauneke’s mokomoko, Matamata, who is said to have formed these hills. This design connects the house to strength and resilience.

Each logo is a tribute to Māruawai College's values and heritage, and we’re proud to have brought these stories to life in the designs. Looking forward to seeing these house logos inspire students to celebrate their roots and shine brightly in their journey ahead! 🌄👣

26/09/2024

We’re honoured to sponsor the Māori Culture & Heritage category at the Miharo Central Lakes Exhibition, where the tamariki of Te Puna Ako o Tāhuna have proudly displayed their beautiful creation, Whiria Tuku Tho 🌿.

Their mahi embodies the spirit of our beautiful culture, and we mihi to these tamariki for the important themes they’ve brought forward in their mahi toi.

Ka pai tamariki mā! We look forward to celebrating this success with you all. Kei te tika te kōrero - “Do the mahi, get the treats!” 👏✨

25/09/2024

We are excited to present this mahi: an artwork created in collaboration with University of Canterbury PhD researcher, Megan Eustace. ✨🎨

Megan’s research into over 300 whakataukī, whakatauākī, and pepeha unveils ancestral wisdom on communication within te ao Māori. 🌀📜

This three-panel piece brings these insights to life, celebrating the interconnectedness of the spiritual, physical, and natural realms. 🌿

Left Panel:

• Pīwaiwaka (fantail): Messenger between the spiritual and physical worlds.
• Poutama design: Pursuit of knowledge and spiritual growth. 🌌

Middle Panel:

• Tui: Embodies eloquence in speaking.
• Rauponga pattern: Honors whakapapa and oral traditions. 🎶

Te Taiao (Right Panel):

• Kiwi: Symbol of courage and selflessness.
• Niho Taniwha pattern: Connects us to our maunga and awa, reflecting our bond with te taiao. 🗻🌊

At the center, a carved figure from three angles represents a speaker drawing wisdom from all realms, holding a tokotoko—symbolizing a rangatira adorned with mataora. 🗣️👑

Colours: Inspired by Te Kara—the National Māori Flag—we embrace:

• Black for Te Korekore (realm of potential being).
• White for Te Ao Mārama (realm of light and existence).
• Red for Te Whai Ao (coming into being). 🖤🤍❤️

Ka mihi nui ki a Megan. We’re honored to support her work developing kaupapa Māori speech and language therapy for whānau living with mate wareware (dementia). ❤️🧠

🌬️ Mauri ora!

17/09/2024

He wā whakanui i te reo! 🗣️🎉

This Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, we are proud to celebrate the beauty and richness of our reo. Together, let’s continue to uplift te reo rangatira, keeping it alive for our mokopuna. Whether it’s simply a ‘kia ora’ or a full kōrero, every kupu counts. 🌱💬

Mā te reo, ka ora ai te iwi. 💪🏽🌏

04/09/2024

We’re incredibly proud to have designed the visual identity for NCCN – an organisation dedicated to leading service development and ensuring equitable cancer care for tamariki and their whānau across Aotearoa. 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️
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The logo is deeply symbolic, with the kākahu huruhuru (feather cloak) representing NCCN’s leadership, guardianship, and unity. It embodies the collective strength of those who work tirelessly to provide inclusive, equitable care for all children, regardless of their background. 🎗️🌿
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At its core, this brand reflects NCCN’s mission to bring together health professionals, caregivers, and communities to improve outcomes for our tamariki. 🏥✨
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A massive mihi to the NCCN team for entrusting us with this kaupapa – we look forward to seeing how this brand will inspire and uplift those it serves. 🌈💖
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Ngā mihi nui,
Te Rōpū o Tuatahi Creatives

25/07/2024

We were privileged to have the opportunity to design Te Muka Toi, Te Muka Tākata | The Creativity, Culture and Heritage Strategy for the Queenstown Lakes District. 🎨
This collaborative effort, led by the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) in partnership with Three Lakes Cultural Trust (TLCT) , Lakes District Museum , and Kāi Tahu is a testament to the passion for creativity and cultural preservation within our community. ✨
Ka mihi mātou ki ngā mana whenua, Kāi Tahu, mō tō rātou ārahitanga me tō rātou tautoko i tēnei kaupapa. 🌿🙏
Te Muka Toi, Te Muka Tākata aims to foster creativity and preserve the heritage of our community, ensuring that the stories, traditions, and artistry of Queenstown Lakes are celebrated and sustained for generations to come. This strategy will serve as a guiding light, illuminating pathways for creative expression and cultural preservation, while nurturing a deep sense of belonging and pride among all who reside here. 🏔️
We are incredibly proud of our contribution to this visionary project and look forward to witnessing the vibrant cultural landscape it will cultivate. 🌱
🌬️ Mauri ora!

19/07/2024

🌟Matariki Manako Nui🌟
Looking forward to the promise of a new year. As we stand beneath the starry sky of Matariki, we envision the possibilities and dreams that lie ahead. Let’s embrace the future with hope and determination, knowing that together, we can achieve great things.

19/07/2024

🌟Matariki Ahunga Nui🌟
Celebrating the present and giving thanks for what we have. As Matariki rises, we come together to appreciate the abundance in our lives. It’s a time to gather, to share, and to be grateful for the blessings and the love that surrounds us.

19/07/2024

🌟Matariki Hunga Nui🌟
Honouring those we have lost since the last rising of Matariki. As we gather under the stars, we remember and celebrate the lives of our loved ones who have passed. Their spirits continue to shine brightly, guiding us and reminding us of the connections that transcend time.

15/07/2024

Puanga mahi tahi, Puanga mahi rau. Rapua he āwhina i te wā o te kore, kei pōhauhau.

Puanga does not work alone. Seek assistance when you are unsure. ✨

14/07/2024

Whakamaua te ngao o Rehua hei oranga mōu. Ki te kaha koe, ka kaha hoki te iwi.

Harness the energy of Rehua to look after your well-being so that you can look after others. ✨

13/07/2024

E kore a Hiwa-i-te-rangi e whakaea i ō moemoeā, heoi anō tāna, he whakakaha i a koe. Whakamaua kia tina.

Hiwa-i-te-rangi will not grant your wish, but will give you the strength that you need to succeed. Don’t give up. ✨

12/07/2024

Whakarongo ki te tangi a Ururangi, e rongo ai koe i ngā kōrero motuhake.

Listen to the noise that Ururangi presents, there’s a message in the breeze that only you can hear. ✨

11/07/2024

Aua atu rā te ua, he tohu ora nā Waipuna-ā-rangi.

Don’t worry about the rain, Waipuna-ā-rangi is here to remind us that we are alive. ✨

11/07/2024

Step behind the scenes with our talented illustrator .rau Kupu Rau on Pohewa! 🎨✨ Discover the creative process and inspiration behind the stunning illustrations that bring our tamariki’s stories to life.

10/07/2024

Mā ngā wai marino o Waitā koe e whakatau.

When feeling overwhelmed, think about the calming seas that Waitā represents. ✨

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Step behind the scenes with our talented illustrator @kupu.rau Kupu Rau on Pohewa! 🎨✨ Discover the creative process and inspiration behind the stunning illustrations that bring our tamariki’s stories to life. #Pohewa #ArtistInsight #ReoMāori #CreativeJourney

Step behind the scenes with our talented illustrator Kupu Rau @kupu.rau on Pohewa! 🎨✨ Discover the creative process and inspiration behind the stunning illustrations that bring our tamariki’s stories to life. #Pohewa #ArtistInsight #ReoMāori #CreativeJourney

Step behind the scenes with our talented illustrator @ on Pohewa! 🎨✨ Discover the creative process and inspiration behind the stunning illustrations that bring our tamariki’s stories to life. #Pohewa #ArtistInsight #ReoMāori #CreativeJourney

A massive mihi to all involved in creating Pohewa. 👌

Step behind the scenes with our talented illustrator @@kupu.rau on Pohewa! 🎨✨ Discover the creative process and inspiration behind the stunning illustrations that bring our tamariki’s stories to life. #Pohewa #ArtistInsight #ReoMāori #CreativeJourney

Episode 10: Hiwaiterangi Hiwaiterangi's wish is for a thriving marae. Can Pohewa make it come true? 🌌💫 - - - - - #Hiwaiterangi #Pohewa #Hiahia #MahiMātātoa #Matariki #Māori #Whētu

Episode 9: Pohutukawa "Pohewa helps restore the meeting house carvings with Pohutukawa. Will they honour the ancestors? 🌺🏠 - - - - - #Pohutukawa #Pohewa #Tipuna #MahiMātātoa #Matariki #Māori #Whētu

Episode 8: Ururangi "Plastic bags are everywhere! Can Pohewa and Ururangi clean up the mess? 🌬️♻️ - - - - - #Ururangi #Pohewa #Manu #MahiMātātoa #Matariki #Māori #Whētu

Episode 7: Tupuārangi Pohewa and Tupuārangi team up to protect the birds. Will they succeed? 🦅🌳 - - - - - #Tupuārangi #Pohewa #Manu #MahiMātātoa #Matariki #Māori #Whētu