Rotorua: Home of the world’s largest haka
Rotorua, New Zealand’s oldest tourism destination and home to Te Puia l New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, has been recognised for many years as the heart of Māori culture.
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QUARTERLY SITE DEVELOPMENT UPDATE - JUNE
Despite winter and the unpredictable weather conditions, Te Puia special projects manager Nick Dallimore says progress on Te Puia l New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute’s significant site developments...
Read MoreNew student intake at NZMACI
As the centre for New Zealand's Māori culture and geothermal wonders, Te Puia is also home to the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute (NZMACI) which holds the National...
Read MoreSignificant bronze storehouse destined for UN
At more than 3.5 metres high and weighing nearly four tonnes, a substantial bronze whatarangi (storehouse) has been temporarily installed at Te Puia as it looks to stand the test...
Read MoreMeet Marama and Sketch at the Kiwi House
Kiwi are nocturnal flightless birds - and New Zealand’s national icon. At Te Puia, you can see kiwi up close at our Kiwi House and learn how we protect these...
Read MoreAir New Zealand tohu recognises fluency in te reo Māori
Air New Zealand have a new initiative on board allowing passengers to identify which airline staff speak fluent te reo Māori, thanks to a special new tohu (emblem) for their uniform.
Read MoreQUARTERLY SITE DEVELOPMENT UPDATE – MARCH
Since the first sods were turned by former Prime Minister John Key in May 2016, the major site developments underway at Te Puia l NZMACI have started to take shape...
Read MoreMāori culture inspires custom helmet for Crankworx Rotorua
Encapsulating speed, acceleration and Rotorua’s dirt gold, FOX Racing have teamed up with Te Puia l New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute (NZMACI) to create a custom helmet that...
Read MoreSignificant sculpture set to greet visitors to Rotorua
Visitors travelling to and from Rotorua will soon be welcomed by a 12-metre-high sculpture which will be more than just a piece of art – but a culmination of Māori...
Read MoreTarawera Ultra proudly supported by Te Puia
Some of the world’s most inspiring ultramarathon athletes gathered at Te Aronui a Rua Marae at Te Puia on 10 February for the official race powhiri (welcome) ahead of the...
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