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We are Tuatahi Creatives. A creative movement of professional artists and designers.

20/06/2025

✨ Mānawatia a Matariki ✨

We’re proud to have designed these beautiful Matariki pamphlets for our whānau at , helping bring mātauranga Māori to life in our local community.

Featuring stunning artwork and kōrero that honours the meaning of Matariki — a time to reflect, remember, and reset — these free resources are now available at Te Atamira.

Mihi nui to our collaborators and for supporting this kaupapa.

Design by us, .art – weaving together culture, creativity, and connection.

27/02/2025

Mā te toi, ka ora te iwi. Mā te toi, ka rere te wairua.
Through art, the people thrive. Through art, the spirit soars.

We were privileged to capture the story of whakairo expert and contemporary Māori artist Steve Solomon Down South Whakairo and his mission in carrying forward the traditions of his Poua and uncles while carving new pathways in digital art.

With the support of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, Steve has created a digital art pilot programme to nurture the next generation of Māori artists. This kaupapa introduces tauira to digital rendering, illustration, and 3D modelling—empowering them to embrace both traditional and modern forms of creative expression. Mauri ora!

06/02/2025

Today on the Google home page, you could see the art of Jordan Tuhura of Ngāti Porou to celebrate Waitangi 2025.

05/02/2025

Jordan Tuhura wanted the logo to showcase a message of partnership, leadership and unity.

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!

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3/156 Glenda Drive, Frankton
Queenstown
9300

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Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 4pm

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http://www.tuatahi.art/

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