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TORO Studios nz TORO a Gisborne based production, animation and technology centre aligned with AMO Studio.

New Release: Te Tāinga o te Riu App In an exciting collaboration, TORO Studios nz, Kiwa Digital, and the Ministry of Edu...
17/04/2024

New Release: Te Tāinga o te Riu App

In an exciting collaboration, TORO Studios nz, Kiwa Digital, and the Ministry of Education New Zealand are proud to present an app that brings the legendary Horouta Waka story to life. This initiative beautifully marries traditional Māori storytelling with modern technology, offering an immersive educational experience.

Barry Soutar, Sam Witters, Te Huiarei Wano, Raukura Riwaka, Melka Oakley and Huia Edmonds

Illustration and Design by TORO Studios NZ. Capturing the essence and values of an iconic Māori story through stunning visuals and narrative.

App Development by Kiwa Digital. Transforming illustrations into an interactive platform that makes learning about our heritage accessible and engaging.

Supported by the Ministry of Education New Zealand. A commitment to educational innovation and cultural preservation.

This collaboration underscores the power of partnership in preserving and sharing our cultural heritage. We invite you to download the app, dive into the story of the Horouta Waka, and celebrate the rich traditions of Aotearoa.

https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/te-t%C4%81inga-o-te-riu/id6483938885


Our Kumara Story!
27/07/2023

Our Kumara Story!









29/06/2023

TORO Studios nz would like to introduce Huia Edmonds, an exceptionally talented illustrator and valued team member here at TORO Studios, working on the Kohurau-mai-i-Tāwhiti project. Growing up on the East Coast of Te Tairāwhiti and an upbringing in Te Ao Māori heavily influences Huia's art and illustrations. Not too surprising given Huia's name, he is a gifted artist when it comes to drawing birds, in particular the Huia. Huia plays a big part in ensuring our creations have a level of authenticity when it comes to the representation of our culture, and we are grateful to have such a gifted individual contributing to our creations.









Project - Kohurau-mai-i-TāwhitiTirohia nga momo tuhinga o te rakau kowhai ano nei nga manu Tui e hakari ana i nga hua.Th...
07/06/2023

Project - Kohurau-mai-i-Tāwhiti

Tirohia nga momo tuhinga o te rakau kowhai ano nei nga manu Tui e hakari ana i nga hua.

This tree is not only a symbol of new beginnings and growth but also a provider of nourishment for our native birds. In Maori culture, the Tui is a messenger from the spirit world, bringing us wisdom and guidance from our ancestors








23/05/2023

TORO Studios nz is currently working on the MCH - Project, Kohurau-mai-i-Tāwhit & behind this project, is a powerful team TORO Studios nz would like to introduce our team and what their role is on the project.

First up Barry Soutar Mātauranga Māori Head Researcher.








Project - Kohurau-mai-i-TāwhitiTe koti o te hua o te rakau.Kua ngawha te puawai, kua ngawha nga pukenga tuhi. Tenei wa t...
17/05/2023

Project - Kohurau-mai-i-Tāwhiti

Te koti o te hua o te rakau.

Kua ngawha te puawai, kua ngawha nga pukenga tuhi. Tenei wa tonu e whakapakari ana matou i wa matou mahi taiao kia matatau te wero o te ringa ki te pene.

Practice makes perfect, our kaita are now perfecting their environment brush strokes.








Project: Kohurau-mai-i-TāwhitiKo te korowai te whakapakari i te mauri o te tangata me te whenua.This Māori proverb highl...
11/05/2023

Project: Kohurau-mai-i-Tāwhiti

Ko te korowai te whakapakari i te mauri o te tangata me te whenua.

This Māori proverb highlights the spiritual and cultural significance of the korowai. It emphasizes how the korowai represents the connection between people and the environment, and how it plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance and harmony between the two.










Project: Kohurau-mai-i-TāwhitiTirohia nga ring toi e puku mahi ana, i tenei wa tonu e kaha peita ana ratou i nga momo ma...
04/05/2023

Project: Kohurau-mai-i-Tāwhiti

Tirohia nga ring toi e puku mahi ana, i tenei wa tonu e kaha peita ana ratou i nga momo maunga, nga momo ahuatanga o te taiao. Autaia e!

This illustration celebrates the beauty and significance of mountains in Māori culture, which are often seen as the backbone of the land and a symbol of resilience and strength.









Project: Kohurau-mai-i-TāwhitiKo te tekoteko kai runga, ko nga uri o te iwi kai raro o i a ia.Unveiling the captivating ...
26/04/2023

Project: Kohurau-mai-i-Tāwhiti

Ko te tekoteko kai runga, ko nga uri o te iwi kai raro o i a ia.

Unveiling the captivating beauty of this tekoteko, a revered symbol of Māori culture and traditions. Carved from wood, it represents an ancestral figure and serves as a guardian of important places and events.

Follow our project and artist for more information about what we’re doing in this space!
RRaukura Riwaka








Project - KOHURAU-MAI-I-TĀWHITI Ko Te Waonui a Tane te koiora o tangata, ko Te Waonui a Tane te koiora o te taiao, Ko Te...
11/04/2023

Project - KOHURAU-MAI-I-TĀWHITI

Ko Te Waonui a Tane te koiora o tangata, ko Te Waonui a Tane te koiora o te taiao, Ko Te Waonui a Tane te koiora o nga hua manomano.

This drawing is a tribute to the beauty of our native forests, and the artists who skillfully bring them to life through their work. Peaking through them to showcase the forest of Tane Mahuta (Atua of the forest)








Project update - Kohurau-mai-i-TāwhitiNiwareka e ngaro nei, kei whea koe?Kai whakaputa mai Niwareka, Niwareka!Nau au i k...
28/03/2023

Project update - Kohurau-mai-i-Tāwhiti

Niwareka e ngaro nei, kei whea koe?
Kai whakaputa mai Niwareka, Niwareka!
Nau au i kukume iho mai ki raro nei,
Niwareka! Niwareka! e kai nei te aroha,
Niwareka! Niwareka! here pu rawa koe i au.
Niwareka! Niwareka! waiho taua i te ao,
Niwareka! Niwareka! wehea i te po i a taua,
Niwareka! Niwareka! whakaoti rangi e i.

Werohia te uhi a Mataora ki te kiri kia rongo ai te tinana i te mamae. Tirohia ki nga mahi o moko!

Our artists are finetuning their mataora and moko kauae skills. Check it out






We here TORO Studios nz, would like to extend a huge shoutout to the SuperGrans Tairawhiti Trust for their incredible co...
24/03/2023

We here TORO Studios nz, would like to extend a huge shoutout to the SuperGrans Tairawhiti Trust for their incredible community work. When one of our team members faced a difficult time, the Supergrans team immediately sprang into action and provided an amazing food parcel for her and her family. Your team's generosity and dedication to helping those in need is truly inspiring. Thank you for all that you do!"

SuperGrans Tairāwhiti is a non-profit, charitable organisation based in Gisborne. We are a registered Food Bank and offer food parcels to those in need. Other ways we can help include workshops, cooking classes, budgeting and social work. We accept donations of money, household goods and food.

He puao ki te rangi, he tarawai ki pae maunga, he awe e tau ki nga mata. E parakatihi ana matou i wa matau pukenga tuhit...
21/03/2023

He puao ki te rangi, he tarawai ki pae maunga, he awe e tau ki nga mata. E parakatihi ana matou i wa matau pukenga tuhituhi kapua, tuhituhi i nga momo taiao.

We are using our creative skills to reflect the beauty we see in our natural world, taking time to pause and appreciate the little things like watching the sunset over the mountain tops.






Project Update - Kohurau-i-Tāwhiti He tatai te tamariki no nga tipuna Maori.Kai te ata tuhi matou i nga tamariki/mokopun...
08/03/2023

Project Update - Kohurau-i-Tāwhiti

He tatai te tamariki no nga tipuna Maori.

Kai te ata tuhi matou i nga tamariki/mokopuna i tenei wa tonu. Te mingimingi o te makawe, te wheuri o te kiri, te parauri o nga whatu!

We're currently illustrating the unique features that are our tamariki/mokopuna. The curliness of their hair, the colour of their skin, and the brownness of their eyes.

Take a Look!






As you may know, Cyclone Gabrielle hit the East Coast communities of Aotearoa, New Zealand, and left many people without...
05/03/2023

As you may know, Cyclone Gabrielle hit the East Coast communities of Aotearoa, New Zealand, and left many people without homes and necessities. As a creative technology business deeply rooted in this community, TORO Studios is launching a fundraising campaign to help those who have been severely affected by the cyclone.

We believe that our work should make a positive impact on the local community, and we're calling on you to join us in supporting our East Coast communities during this difficult time. Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, and the funds raised will go directly towards providing emergency shelter, food, water, and medical supplies to the people of the Tairāwhiti communities. Additionally, the funds may also support the rebuilding efforts of the community.

Here's how you can help:

Visit our fundraising page: Link in Bio

Donate what you can - no amount is too small.

Share the fundraising page with your friends, family, and colleagues on social media or via email.

Together, we can make a difference and support the people of Tairāwhiti during this difficult time. We appreciate any support you can provide, and we thank you in advance for your generosity.

There is already great work being done in our communities, and we hope to raise funds to support those who have suffered significant losses and support our volunteers and people on the ground.






He kapua atanga, he kapua kai tahatu o te rangi, he kapua whakapipi e tau nei!E kaha puku mahi ana nga kai ta o Toro, te...
08/02/2023

He kapua atanga, he kapua kai tahatu o te rangi, he kapua whakapipi e tau nei!
E kaha puku mahi ana nga kai ta o Toro, tena hangai o mata ki a ratou tuhinga o nga rangi matahauariki.

A beautiful cloud, a cloud sitting on the horizon, a bank of clouds that have settled.
Our illustrators here at TORO Studios nz are hard at work, gaze your eyes on their recent work of clouds.

Project - Kohurau-mai-i-Tawhiti







-mai-i-Tawhiti

Toi tipu, toi aweawe.E hikaka ana te ngakau, kua timata a matou mahi tuhi pikitia mo ta matou nei kaupapa o Kohurau-mai-...
31/01/2023

Toi tipu, toi aweawe.

E hikaka ana te ngakau, kua timata a matou mahi tuhi pikitia mo ta matou nei kaupapa o Kohurau-mai-i-Tawhiti.

Tena tirohia te wero o te pene!

is diving full steam ahead into the creation of 27 digital Marae stories. Get ready to witness the start of our journey into this exciting project, Kohurau-mai-i-Tawhiti. Follow us on our social media channels for frequent updates on this indigenous project.






Ngā mihi o te Tau-hou. Wishing you all a fabulous 2023!
10/01/2023

Ngā mihi o te Tau-hou. Wishing you all a fabulous 2023!





TORO Studios nz is honored & excited to be a recipient of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Cultural Regeneration F...
14/12/2022

TORO Studios nz is honored & excited to be a recipient of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Cultural Regeneration Fund. Automating digital storytelling for 27 marae right here in the heart of Te Tairāwhiti is the perfect alignment of TORO Studio's kaupapa and purpose.












Kāwai: For Such a Time as ThisNumber one best-seller for 11 weeks, TORO Studios nz is proud to have collaborated on Kāwa...
01/12/2022

Kāwai: For Such a Time as This
Number one best-seller for 11 weeks, TORO Studios nz is proud to have collaborated on Kāwai’s striking book cover.

Congratulations to author, Monty Soutar, the team at Bateman Books, and the design ninjas TORO Studios lead illustrator Raukura Riwaka, Te Tuhi Soutar, and Siobhan Houkamau.

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/readingroom/this-weeks-bestselling-books-7






We are extremely proud of our talented CEO, Sam Witters. 💃Sam has been nominated in the Inspiring Women Leaders category...
07/09/2022

We are extremely proud of our talented CEO, Sam Witters. 💃

Sam has been nominated in the Inspiring Women Leaders category 🙌🏽

Good luck to all the innovative and sensational Women nominated.

We are excited to announce that TORO Studios have been nominated as a finalist for the He kai_kei aku ringa, Māori excel...
06/09/2022

We are excited to announce that TORO Studios have been nominated as a finalist for the He kai_kei aku ringa, Māori excellence export for 2022! 🙌🏽

Wish us luck 🤞🏽

💥Rongo I te Kai💥We are excited to share with you another one of our projects that have recently gone live with the Minis...
19/07/2022

💥Rongo I te Kai💥

We are excited to share with you another one of our projects that have recently gone live with the Ministry of Education 🙌

A story telling app about Te Aitanga-a-Mate's greatest warriors and how he was successful in his battle against Te Whānau-a-Apanui.

This app was created with the aim of producing Māori content for Aotearoa’s school curriculum, which was generously funded by Ministry of Education.

A big shout out to our creators, Soutar, Monty Soutar, Raukura Riwaka, Kui and TORO Studios for collaborating on such an epic project.🔥

👉🏽 Rongo i te Kai is now live ‘FREE’ via the Apple store. 👈🏽

12/07/2022

👉🏽 TORO Academy achieving amazing outcomes, from in studio learning to Industry! 👈🏽

Guys, check out our epic Interview with Te Ao Māori News speaking with both Kody Kingi and Terri Toxward-Nicolson on their experience post TORO Academy and their journey as Ākonga into industry working for the amazing disguise. 🙌🏽

A special thanks to Te Ao Māori News, disguise, Staples VR, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,TOYBOX.

12/07/2022
24/06/2022

✨Matariki 2022✨

~Matariki signals the Māori New Year~

It is a time of renewal and celebration in Aotearoa that begins with the rising of Matariki.

Mata ariki - eyes of god ✨ Mata riki - little eyes

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