Te Waka Toi awards

[1] The awards recognise tohunga (skilled people), artists and community leaders across all arts forms including visual and performing arts.

[1] Winners of Te Tohu mō Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, the exemplary / supreme award in 'recognition of leadership, excellence and outstanding contribution to Ngā Toi Māori'[3] The Sir Kingi Ihaka award is for kaumātua in 'recognition of their contribution to strengthening the continuity of Māori culture through their support of ngā Toi Māori'.

[3] Laureates since 2019: This outstanding contribution award of $5,000 is funded and selected by staff at Te Papa.

[5] These awards have a prize $7,500 and are funded and selected by Te Matatini Kapa Haka Aotearoa.

[5] Supported by Te Māori Manaaki Taonga Trust Supported by Te Māori Manaaki Taonga Trust