Toi Maori at the de Young: A Celebration of Contemporary Maori Art and Culture

Toi Maori – small treasures exhibition, leading Maori tattoo experts, contemporary Maori cloaks and weavers. Oct. 10-12; Artist in residence - Maori weaver Kohai Grace Oct.8-22, 2008

• Wed 8 Oct, de Young Museum, San Francisco

Maori Writers National Hui

A great opportunity to meet other writers, attend workshops and keep a finger on the pulse of contemporary Maori literature.

• Fri 17 Oct, Wellington Town Hall, Wellington

PAO PAO PAO 2008

Toi Maori brings together a fantastic line-up of top-performing Maori musicians for a one-off performance.

• Fri 31 Oct, Wellington Town Hall, Wellington

Whiri Toi: Creation of our minds and hands in art

Free screenings of a new documentary film about the 2007 Maori Weavers National Hui, now on tour

• Sat 1 Nov, Hawera Community Hall, Taranaki