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Aroha Tamihana
Kia ora! Ko Aroha Tamihana tōku ingoa, he uri au nō Ngāti Ranginui me Ngāti Raukawa ki Te Kaokaoroa-o-Pātetere.
I am a Māori graphic designer passionate about promoting the Māori language and culture through unique designs, products and resources. I aim to help normalise the use of te reo Māori throughout Aotearoa using my background in graphic design and brush-lettering calligraphy.
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Storytellers make the past exciting
If you’ve ever wondered how storytellers bring history alive, the first of a series of panel discussions…
Welcoming three new trustees to our board
Creative Bay of Plenty is thrilled to welcome three new trustees to our board. Arpége Taratoa, Brylee Mills,…
New Zealand Music Month in Tauranga
The New Zealand Music Commission are encouraging Aotearoa to ‘Level Up’ this TE MARAMA PUORO O AOTEAROA…
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CBOP Projects & News
New trustees sought for Creative Bay of Plenty
Creative Bay of Plenty Charitable Trust (CBOP) is committed to ensuring that diverse perspectives are represented in our community. We are seeking up to three new Trustees to join our…
READ MOREExpressions of Interest: Black Walnut Carved Panels
Call for Expressions of Interest Creative Bay of Plenty and Ōmokoroa Public Art Group (OPAG), in conjunction with the local Hapū, Pirirākau Incorporated Society, are commissioning a carved/relief panel(s) to…
READ MOREChanges Ahead at Creative Bay of Plenty
The Board of Trustees of Creative Bay of Plenty has announced that General Manager Eric Holowacz, who joined the team after the May 2020 Covid lockdown, is concluding his role…
READ MOREChorus Cabinet Art Project 2021
This opportunity is now closed. Another round of the Chorus Cabinet Art project is upon us! It’s about that time! We’re excited to announce we’ve teamed up with Chorus and…
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