He Toki

He Toki Māori Trades Training & more in Ōtautahi

04/09/2026

Meet our tauira! This is Alazae, after feeling stuck he decided to make a change, and Carpentry at Ara brought structure, balance and support. He now feels like he has direction, and encourages rangatahi to keep pushing towards their goals.

If you’re looking for a change, He Toki can help support and fund your studies too. Visit our website or get in touch for more information.

06/08/2026

Meet our tauira! Meet Niveyah (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungungu), who studies Level 3 Carpentry at Ara supported by He Toki Trades Training. The opportunity got put in front of her and she took it!

As we celebrate Matariki and prepare for the last stretch of cold, we look forward to summer graduations! These are the ...
19/07/2026

As we celebrate Matariki and prepare for the last stretch of cold, we look forward to summer graduations! These are the wonderful students we celebrated in December last year. Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua!

Are you thinking of studying a trade? or perhaps a health certificate? You may qualify to have your education fully fund...
17/07/2026

Are you thinking of studying a trade? or perhaps a health certificate? You may qualify to have your education fully funded with He Toki!

We offer fully funded pre-trade and health training to Māori learners aged 16-40 years. From automotive to vet nursing, we support thousands of tauira on their journey. Check our website (link in bio) to check if you qualify and get in touch!

16/07/2026

A few years ago, the first student in Aotearoa to complete a Level 3 Trade Training qualification in Te Reo Māori was one of our tauira, Ethan Herewini-Halford. Awesome mahi from Ethan!

14/07/2026

Meet out tauira! This is Cruz (Ngāti Maniapoto), he wasn’t enjoying school so he decided to follow his interest in building and now studies Level 3 Carpentry at Ara Supported by He Toki Māori Trades Training. His advice is to just go for it and give it a try!

30/06/2026

Meet our Tauira! This is Honey, she studies Level 3 Carpentry at Ara supported by He Toki Māori trades training. Her advice to Rangatira is...
1. Don’t think too much
2. Use your ears
3. Make as many mistakes as it takes.

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Kia ora! We are He Toki, a Māori training initiative that is dedicated to cultivating a future where skills, leadership,...
09/06/2026

Kia ora! We are He Toki, a Māori training initiative that is dedicated to cultivating a future where skills, leadership, and Māori values intersect to shape empowered individuals and communities.
We want to let you know who we are, what we do and how you can get involved.

Follow us .toki.otautahi on all digital platforms for updates, opportunities and giveaways announced very soon!

Visit our website linked in our bio for more information.

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90 Ensors Road
Christchurch

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+64800438654

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