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Partner with NZMACI Foundation
At the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute (NZMACI), we believe that the mana of Māori arts is not only in the beauty of our taonga but also in its ability to connect us — to our ancestors, our environment and to one another.
Through the expression of traditional Māori arts and crafts, we strengthen our identity, preserve our stories, and share our unique perspectives with the world.
The three wānanga of rākau (wood), pounamu me te parāoa (stone and bone) and raranga (weaving) have ensured mātauranga Māori has been passed from generation to generation for nearly 100 years. You are joining a kaupapa that honours the past while building a vibrant future.
Your partnership ensures that Māori culture remains a living, breathing part of Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.
Our future
Formerly part of the Te Puia NZMACI Limited Partnership, The NZMACI Foundation has been established to translate its status to a Charitable Trust, with the aim of helping ensure the ongoing viability of this essential kaupapa.
In this way, we will be able to continue our responsibility of teaching, learning and sharing our Māori arts, crafts and culture. But we will need your support. As a Charitable Trust, we will rely solely on donations and partnerships to thrive.
That is why we are inviting you to partner with us and our kaupapa. And in doing so you can proudly be part of preserving, promoting and bringing enduring prosperity to our Māori arts, crafts and culture for generations to come.
Why partner with us?
- Align your organisation with the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute which is recognised nationally and internationally as a leader in uplifting Māori arts, crafts and culture.
- Highlight your partnership with customised marketing and advertising opportunities.
- Host your clients, kaimahi or stakeholders at Te Puia | NZMACI which is rated the Trip Advisor Best of the Best in 2024 — top 1% of attractions worldwide. With events, function venues, tour opportunities, FOC entry for your staff, and more, there’s opportunities to unlock great value.
- Access exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of our three national wānanga and Āhua Gallery.
- Book an exclusive Te Kete Aronui immersive cultural experiencefor you and your staff on site at Te Puia.
Our reach
- Approximately 240,000 visits from manuhiri (visitors) each year, 70% international, 30% domestic.
- 421,000 average website visits annually.
- Trip Advisor Best of the Best Award – top 1% of visitor attractions worldwide.
- Exhibitions touring nationally and internationally – ask us more.
- 80,000 followers across social media platforms.
Empowering Māori arts together
Together in the spirit of kotahitanga, we can uplift Māori knowledge, support cultural preservation, and inspire future generations while aligning with your corporate values and social responsibility goals.
To continue to uplift Māori arts, crafts and culture, NZMACI needs to fundraise $2 million each year to sustain its time honoured programmes.
Download our partnership brochure.
We look forward to partnering with you. Please contact us for more details: [email protected]
Ngā manaakitanga.
