He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tākata, He tākata, He tākata.

What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

A celebration of design, creativity and excellence in Wanaka.

A series of workshops, exhibitions, talks and events over the weekend of 15th, 16th and 17th October.

TOI aims to revitalise the arts and bring together those who are passionate about design and creative spaces.

View fullsize It's the final day of the Toi festival for 2021, and we couldn't be more grateful for the days we've had, the artists who have shared their work, and the community that has come together to support one another and share in the world of the creative a
View fullsize Yesterday we celebrated new beginnings with the opening of the Toi festival. Today, join us for a full day of creativity, art, and connectivity within the community. Come along to Helwick St from 1pm and be inspired, be educated, and be brought a lit
View fullsize The Toi festival begins today, and we couldn't be more excited. Ours is a story of connection, of mutual whakapapa through the creative arts, and of tales still to be shared. This is the Toi festival, and we hope to see you there. Today's events be
View fullsize Joining us at the Toi festival this October, we have @thebeardsnz's very own Toby Crawford. A talented creative, storyteller, and the Executive Producer of The Beards. Toby will be a key part of the panel at our Design Debunked event, sharing what de
View fullsize The Toi festival launches this Friday, with an exciting launch event hosted by the Precinct. To celebrate the start of the Toi festival, the talented Natalie Newlands from @new_lands_studio will be exhibiting her work, a limited edition @b.effectbre
View fullsize @revology will have an event at Toi’s Saturday Happenings, so join us on the 16th October from 2pm. Here, the shops of Helwick St will open their doors and invite us in to learn more about the design behind their products. Revology will be hos
View fullsize We've got a full weekend planned for the Toi festival, packed full of creativity, art, and community. - Friday 15th October | Welcome event - Saturday 16th October | Live artist demos, street music, Design Debunked panel event - Sunday 17th October
View fullsize The third panelist to join our Design Debunked event is @armadelamor's very own Danny Fairley. One half of the talented musical duo that is Arma Del Amor, Danny will be joining the panel to share his perspective on the design process, and all that en
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Designed by Cris Pliego, this map gives you an overview of everything we have planned for the weekend of TOI.

 
 

TOI definition

  1. (noun) Summit

  2. (noun) native, indigenous

  3. (noun) art, knowledge

    Source: Māori dictionary

From the very beginning, this place has been about community, sharing knowledge and educating - it’s always been about manaakitanga and connection, it’s always been about spirituality and nurturing all life.

After a great shift, it’s time to blow on the embers and get the fire burning once again.

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Wānaka - a space to breathe.

 

A place to go beyond the everyday, to find connection, to experience the incredible energy that begins with the landscape, extends to the people and sets us apart.

Wānaka is a beautiful melting pot of local talent; from architecture, interior design, visual art and graphic design to music, performance, film and fashion.

Local Wānaka work has had touchpoints all over the Southern Hemisphere and the world. At TOI Wānaka, peer into the souls of the makers, learn the craft and experience the creative vision.

TOI is an event for all people.

Somewhere we can create, learn and share.