Taro Patch

23/06/2025

🌱Hey Patch fams 🌱

Our resident chiropractor, Dr Bo is on a well deserved RnR break so is away from clinic for this Wed (25 June) but he will make his return for next week Wed 2nd July.

See you guys then!

16/05/2025

Seleka International Art Society Initiative - SIASI interveiw with John Nicholas Pulu - In Pulotu Gallery at the Taro Patch. Malo 'aupito John for suporting our Artist Residency 🌱🙌

14/05/2025

Our new exhibition space, Pulotu Studio, came alive last night.

The room was full of talanoa, laughter, bold colours, and unapologetically Tongan creativity as the Selekā International Art Society Initiative wrapped up their 10-day residency with a one-night-only exhibition Tākanga ‘emau fohe.
Artists Tēvita Mameivai Lātū , Aho Yasmin, Taniela Petelo , and Alokoulu Ulukivaiola brought new work to life right here in Old Papatoetoe, created alongside local artists, rangatahi, and featuring contributions from Tongan school kids who took part in Selekā-led workshops.

It wasn’t just an exhibition. It was a reminder of the power of collective storytelling and cultural exchange.

Huge thank yous to:
for your creative leadership & ex*****on
for these stunning photos
for your energy and connection to the wider kaupapa
for supporting the wider Te Pito project that made this possiblemafileo & for staying up till 1am to frame and light the space to perfection
for coordinating with care
for anchoring the kaupapa and holding space
for the beautiful collab work created during the residency
for grounding the night with a powerful whakatau to open the exhibition
& Amasoni Finau for cooking, cleaning & looking after the boys
for organising the Flatbush Primary School visit
for your support at the Patch all week and organising skills
for your support & amazing bbq skills
for the kava support and unofficial security duties — thank you!
Emily Mafile’o for the amazing crochet jackets gifts for the boys
Our local collaborators and rangatahi
The whole crew behind the scenes

Special Thanks to:
and Scott Hamilton — your generous support and sponsorship helped make this all happen
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board for your financial support

Last but not least - Everyone who came through, showed love, and supported last night - a lot of work was sold through the koha model

12/05/2025

Seleka have had so many visitors over the week like artist who spent Sat with us. Thank you all for the connecting with us & looking forward to celebrating at the exhibiton

06/05/2025

Please join us to celebrate Selekā International Art Society exhibition Tākanga ‘emau fohe. Featuring works by Selekā artists - Tevita Mameivai Latu, - Taniela Petelo, Aho Yasmin and Alokoulu Ulukivaiola. Tākanga ‘e mau fohe will also feature artworks by school children in Tonga who have taken part in art workshops run by Selekā. All works are available for sale. This is one of three projects and exhibitions taking place as part of our Te Pito project supported by

05/05/2025

3/4 Seleka our artists in residence are here til the 14th. ‘A’ahi mai 🇹🇴

30/04/2025

Need a space that feels like home—but works like a studio?
Welcome to Taro Patch Creative. Whether you’re filming, hosting a wānanga, running a workshop, or launching something special, we’ve got a space to match your kaupapa.

From moody sets to cozy corners, here’s a peek at our four versatile hire spaces:

1. Pulotu Studio
A spacious upstairs studio for film shoots, exhibitions, or creative builds. Customisable with movable walls and kit available for hire.
Capacity: Up to 100 | Perfect for: Shoots, gallery installs, creative events

2. The Lounge
A cozy, colourful space for hui, workshops, or small gatherings. Relaxed vibes, couches, and a TV screen on request.
Capacity: Up to 40 | Perfect for: Wānanga, kaupapa catch-ups, chill brainstorms

3. The Garage
Our biggest space—ideal for community events, screenings, or large group workshops. Bonus roller door access for that indoor-outdoor flow.
Capacity: Up to 190 standing / 150 seated | Perfect for: Screenings, showcases, big kaupapa energy

4. The Green Room
Small, private, and peaceful. A tucked-away space for focused planning, interviews, or small team sessions.
Capacity: Up to 10 | Perfect for: Strategy chats, quiet prep, creative jams

Pricing:
We tailor our rates to support grassroots and community-led mahi. Just holla with your kaupapa and we’ll work it out.

Bookings & Enquiries:
DM us or see link in bio for room booking form.

28/04/2025

We're calling out to our community for photos or footage of our superstar Jonah Lomu.

You can click on the link below for more info.

Malo e lelei hou’eiki mo hotau kāinga. Ko e ki’i fanongonongo pe ‘eni fekau’aki mo e faiva documentary ‘o e fetu’u ngingila Tonga ko eni ko Siona Lomu. Ka ‘oku ke ma’u ha ngaahi ‘ata pe ko ha vitiō ‘o e tangata ni ke tanaki mo tokoni ki hono fa’u ‘a e fo’i faiva ni, pea ke kataki ‘o click he link ko ‘eni, ke ma’u hono fakaikiiki ‘o e founga hono send mai. Malo ‘aupito, Tu’a ‘ofa atu

To enhance never-before-seen material from the Lomu family archives, the documentary team are now seeking submissions from fans’ personal archives to complement the interviews and professional archive materials featured in the film. We are looking for photos, footage/film and sound recordings of J...

12/04/2025

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO MADE TODAY POSSIBLE

From yours truly,
The Taro Patch Creative 🫶🏾

‼️WATCH THIS SPACE. STAY TUNED FOR MORE‼️

12/04/2025

SPECIAL THANKS TO EKE PANUKU AUCKLAND FOR TODAY 🤩

12/04/2025

Taro Patch in the Park 🤩