Founded in 2001, the trust was established to support the Auckland region’s arts, culture and creative sector.

Our values, whanonga pono, are at the heart of the way we work with each other, and with our many stakeholders within the arts, culture and creative sectors.

Whāia te toi huarewa o te auahatanga, hei kete toitoi manawa mō Tāmaki Makaurau. Seek the pathway of creativity as a kete of inspiration for Auckland.

We are committed to support the mana motuhake of the Māori arts sector in Tāmaki – Te Taumata Toi-a-Iwi will champion the role Māori arts and the contribution Māori artists make to the arts sector and the wellbeing of all in Tāmaki.