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Toi Hanga will showcase Te Tai Tokerau architecture + design whilst allowing local artists +
designers to share and be inspired.

About this event
In conjunction with Architecture Week 2022, this 2-day event will showcase local Māori
designers and artists, and celebrate successful collaborations between mana whenua hapū,
artists and architects. The event will include a one day symposium at Hihiaua Cultural
Centre, and a bus tour of recent projects in the mid north.

The event vision is ‘Uniquely Te Tai Tokerau architecture and design’, and the mission is ‘To
promote and celebrate collaboration between architects, artists and mana whenua on built
environment projects across the wider Te Tai Tokerau region.’

The objective of the event is to deliver a two-day symposium in September 2022 for 100
attendees that will educate architects on best practice for working with mana whenua, and
inform hapū and artists on opportunities to work collaboratively with architects.

It will take place 16-17 September 2022 at Hihiaua Cultural Centre, Whangārei on day one,
and sites across the mid-North on day two (buses departing from Hihiaua Cultural Centre).

The event has been developed to showcase Te Tai Tokerau architecture and design, and to
provide opportunities for local and out-of-region architects, designers and artists to share
learnings, network, upskill and be inspired.

Huge thanks to our sponsors the NZIA Auckland Branch, Ngā Aho and Northland Inc, ECC,
and Thermosash for your contribution to make this happen in Te Tai Tokerau.