A VIBRANT HUB WHERE CREATIVITY KNOWS NO BOUNDS

Taro Patch Creative isn't just a place; it's where you can embrace your authentic creative self, find comfort, refine your skills, and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Pacific culture.

With a vision that bridges worlds, we have forged a fale for artists, creators, storytellers, filmmakers, rangatahi, and all those in-between. Immerse in the urban rhythm at Taro Patch Creative, where culture, creativity, healing, connection and innovation converge.

LOMU
Our very own Vea Mafile’o co-directed LOMU, and the Taro Patch team led the film’s grassroots distribution campaign.

We worked to build awareness and connect the film with communities and audiences beyond a traditional cinema release. It’s a project close to our hearts, and we’re proud to have helped bring it to the big screen.

LOMU is in cinemas now across New Zealand and opens in Australia on 8 October.

Stories From The Patch

A storytelling series by Taro Patch Creative. Stories that celebrate culture, creativity and community. Discover the people, ideas and moments shaping Māori and Pacific storytelling.

When Love Became Pattern: Kupesi a Lomu and Ngatu ‘Uli at The Civic

Discover Kupesi a Lomu, a powerful Tongan artwork transforming the voices of Jonah Lomu and his parents into patterns alongside sacred ngatu ‘uli at The Civic.

Aug 10

Tongan-New Zealand Filmmaker Vea Mafile'o Invited to Join The Academy

Award-winning Tongan filmmaker Vea Mafile'o has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organisation behind the Oscars. One of just 529 film professionals invited worldwide in 2026, this prestigious honour recognises Vea's outstanding contribution to international documentary filmmaking and marks a significant milestone for Pacific storytelling on the global stage.

Jun 25