ABOUT

The Ahipoutu Collective empowers rangatahi, whānau, and communities by weaving together traditional and contemporary toi Māori. Through practices like tā-moko, whakairo, and pūrākau, we blend ancient wisdom with modern creativity, fostering cultural growth, healing and connection.

Honoring Stories -

Inspiring Generations

We strive to provide our communities with Toi Māori storytelling methods that give meaning, health and inspiration to our people in their lives today and remain as repositories of mātauranga and guidance for our future mokopuna

A Self Determined Future

Rooted in Culture

We have worked hard to create a sustainable self-determining way of life underpinned by our own values and beliefs within our own cultural ecosystem that supports our whānau, friends and community to realise their cultural and wellbeing aspirations.

Empowering Whānau to Thrive through Tino Rangatiratanga

Everything we do here at Te Papakāinga o Ahipoutu is to support whānau, especially our rangatahi and mokopuna to thrive and embody tino rangatiratanga (activation of potential and self-determination of destiny)

The Tāne and Wāhine of Ahipoutu

Our Team

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Stu Mcdonald

Founder Stu: Tumu Whakarae, Tohunga tā moko
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Marama Mcdonald

Kaiwhakahaere
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Picasso Amouta

Ringatoi
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Hepara Teepa

Ringatoi
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Grayson Walker

Ringatoi
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Karam Hood

Ringatoi
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Areena Smith

Ringatoi
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Heramaahina Eketone

Ringatoi
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Poroaki Merritt-McDonald

Ringatoi - Rangatahi
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Maioha Merritt-McDonald

Kaihapai - Rangatahi
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Rob Herewini

Kaihapai
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Ngakete Herewini

Kaihapai
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Renee Williams

Kaihapai
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Nikki Douglas

Kaihapai
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Tevita Lauhingoa

Kaihapai
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Nathan Soloman

Mātanga Reo
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Aukaha Kakau

Mātanga Reo - Rangatahi
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"Through Toi Māori, we weave stories that heal, inspire, and guide our people—honoring our past, uplifting our present, and empowering future generations to thrive in self-determination and cultural strength"

Transform your

world with Toi Māori

Transform your world with Toi Māori. Embrace our art as a pathway to healing, cultural identity, and spiritual growth. Connect, reclaim, and renew —let the mauri of our tupuna and kaitiaki guide you.


Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kahui o Ahipoutu



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