Taro Patch Creative Charitable Trust was established to advance education and provide community benefit through the creative industries, with a focus on cultural preservation, health and wellbeing, storytelling and creative opportunity.

Taro Patch Creative Charitable Trust is a registered charitable trust under the Charities Act 2005.
Charities Registration Number: CC64634.

It creates belonging. Builds confidence. Preserves identity. Opens pathways. Strengthens communities. From grassroots workshops and youth programmes to digital storytelling and community initiatives, we are building a platform where Māori and Pacific creatives are supported to tell their stories on their own terms.

We believe creativity can transform lives.

Creative
Programmes

We deliver workshops, mentoring, artist development and hands-on training opportunities across film, media, visual arts and storytelling.

Programmes include:

Patch Lab
Scribble Squad
Creative workshops and wānanga
Youth mentorship initiatives
Artist residencies and exhibitions

Storytelling & Screen

We support Māori and Pacific-led storytelling across:

Film and television
Digital media
Podcasts and vodcasts
Online content
Community storytelling projects

Our work champions authentic narratives, cultural representation and indigenous creative leadership.

Community Wellbeing

Our space also serves as a hub for:

Hauora initiatives
Hula and movement classes
Legal walk-in clinics
Community talanoa and gatherings
Cultural workshops
Creative healing spaces

We understand wellbeing holistically and recognise the importance of spaces where people feel safe, connected and empowered.

Our Space

Located at 9 Dunnotar Road, Papatoetoe, Tāmaki Makaurau, our multi-use creative hub brings together artists, storytellers, organisations and communities under one roof.

The space is used for:

Workshops and classes
Filming and photography
Community events
Rehearsals and performances
Creative development
Cultural gatherings and talanoa

Support Our Kaupapa

Taro Patch Creative Charitable Trust relies on partnerships, funding, sponsorship and community support to continue delivering accessible creative and wellbeing initiatives.

You can support us through:

Donations
Sponsorship
Programme partnerships
Volunteering
Creative collaborations

Together, we can continue building sustainable creative pathways and culturally grounded spaces for future generations.

Contact Us