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3 days ago
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DAWN: A Story Of Hope, Responsibility, And South Auckland Resilience – Is Looking For Supporters
A powerful and deeply personal short film rooted in hope for the future of South Auckland is in development, and its creator is seeking support to bring it to light. DAWN is a film that reflects not only a chapter of first-time writer/director Jasmine Day's life, but also the untold realities of countless young adults who step up for their whānau in the face of systemic barriers. Now live on Boosted, with the support of Māoriland Films, Ngā Aho Whakaari and E Tū Toi, Jasmine's crowdfunding campaign aims to raise $15,000 to bring her story to screen – a film inspired by her experience of becoming a full-time caregiver for her younger siblings at just 22 years old. 'I came back to South Auckland from a holiday in Byron Bay only to find myself parenting my siblings with no real roadmap,' says Jasmine. 'We faced landlord discrimination, housing instability, and regular police harassment. DAWN captures a glimpse of what that was like.' But this story is not unique. And that's exactly why Jasmine is telling it. 'DAWN is for the young caregivers, the solo mums, rangatahi working multiple jobs just to help their families get by. It's for South Auckland – and all the misunderstood, underestimated communities across Aotearoa.' The film is being led by Ngā Pakiaka, the rangatahi filmmaking collective of Māoriland Charitable Trust, and is proudly produced by Jaimee Poipoi, Madeleine Hakaraia de Young, and Libby Hakaraia, respected names in the Indigenous film space. ' DAWN is a timely and necessary story. Jas is shining a light on the quiet realities faced by so many whānau — realities made harder by the way our systems and attitudes fail them. This film reminds us that the way we treat each other can either uplift or trap people in cycles of poverty. Jas has the courage to call that out, and the storytelling power to move us towards compassion and change. That's why we're backing her,' says Libby Hakaraia, Kaitaki Pūrakau, Māoriland Far from just a film, DAWN is a reminder of the strength within our communities, and a call to see the people behind the headlines, not as statistics, but as survivors, caregivers, and storytellers. The funds raised will go toward: Pre-Production: Rehearsals, locations, wardrobe Production: Crew hire, cast payments, equipment Post-Production: Editing, sound design, music, and outreach Jasmine is encouraging people not just to donate, but to share the campaign and spread the word. 'Too often our stories are told by people who've never lived them,' she says. 'With DAWN, I'm taking back the narrative. I want to show what it means to keep going — even when the world isn't built for you.' JOIN THE MOVEMENT Every contribution, big or small, is a vote of confidence in Indigenous storytelling and a step toward reclaiming our narratives. E Tū Toi is also matching donations up to the total of $5,000.00 - so anyone who donates early, will see their donation doubled until we hit the 75% mark. Read more about this project, or donate at: About the Director: Jasmine Day (Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Hāua) is a Māori creative born in South Auckland, one of eleven siblings, and a māmā of two. A natural-born storyteller shaped by years in care, Jasmine brings a rawness and artistic depth to everything she creates. DAWN marks her writer-directorial debut, backed by years of learning under the guidance of the Māoriland whānau. About Māoriland: Māoriland is a leading Indigenous arts organisation based in Ōtaki, Aotearoa, best known for the Māoriland Film Festival - the largest international Indigenous film festival in the World. At Māoriland Films, storytelling is a tool for transformation. Through year-round programmes in film, digital storytelling, and creative technology, Māoriland supports Māori and Indigenous artists in telling their stories, growing their careers, and connecting with audiences worldwide.
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3 days ago
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DAWN: A Story Of Hope, Responsibility, And South Auckland Resilience – Is Looking For Supporters
Press Release – Maoriland Charitable Trust A powerful and deeply personal short film rooted in hope for the future of South Auckland is in development, and its creator is seeking support to bring it to light. DAWN is a film that reflects not only a chapter of first-time writer/director Jasmine Day's life, but also the untold realities of countless young adults who step up for their whānau in the face of systemic barriers. Now live on Boosted, with the support of Māoriland Films, Ngā Aho Whakaari and E Tū Toi, Jasmine's crowdfunding campaign aims to raise $15,000 to bring her story to screen – a film inspired by her experience of becoming a full-time caregiver for her younger siblings at just 22 years old. 'I came back to South Auckland from a holiday in Byron Bay only to find myself parenting my siblings with no real roadmap,' says Jasmine. 'We faced landlord discrimination, housing instability, and regular police harassment. DAWN captures a glimpse of what that was like.' But this story is not unique. And that's exactly why Jasmine is telling it. 'DAWN is for the young caregivers, the solo mums, rangatahi working multiple jobs just to help their families get by. It's for South Auckland – and all the misunderstood, underestimated communities across Aotearoa.' The film is being led by Ngā Pakiaka, the rangatahi filmmaking collective of Māoriland Charitable Trust, and is proudly produced by Jaimee Poipoi, Madeleine Hakaraia de Young, and Libby Hakaraia, respected names in the Indigenous film space. ' DAWN is a timely and necessary story. Jas is shining a light on the quiet realities faced by so many whānau — realities made harder by the way our systems and attitudes fail them. This film reminds us that the way we treat each other can either uplift or trap people in cycles of poverty. Jas has the courage to call that out, and the storytelling power to move us towards compassion and change. That's why we're backing her,' says Libby Hakaraia, Kaitaki Pūrakau, Māoriland Far from just a film, DAWN is a reminder of the strength within our communities, and a call to see the people behind the headlines, not as statistics, but as survivors, caregivers, and storytellers. The funds raised will go toward: Pre-Production: Rehearsals, locations, wardrobe Production: Crew hire, cast payments, equipment Post-Production: Editing, sound design, music, and outreach Jasmine is encouraging people not just to donate, but to share the campaign and spread the word. 'Too often our stories are told by people who've never lived them,' she says. 'With DAWN, I'm taking back the narrative. I want to show what it means to keep going — even when the world isn't built for you.' JOIN THE MOVEMENT Every contribution, big or small, is a vote of confidence in Indigenous storytelling and a step toward reclaiming our narratives. E Tū Toi is also matching donations up to the total of $5,000.00 – so anyone who donates early, will see their donation doubled until we hit the 75% mark. Read more about this project, or donate at: About the Director: Jasmine Day (Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Hāua) is a Māori creative born in South Auckland, one of eleven siblings, and a māmā of two. A natural-born storyteller shaped by years in care, Jasmine brings a rawness and artistic depth to everything she creates. DAWN marks her writer-directorial debut, backed by years of learning under the guidance of the Māoriland whānau. About Māoriland: Māoriland is a leading Indigenous arts organisation based in Ōtaki, Aotearoa, best known for the Māoriland Film Festival – the largest international Indigenous film festival in the World. At Māoriland Films, storytelling is a tool for transformation. Through year-round programmes in film, digital storytelling, and creative technology, Māoriland supports Māori and Indigenous artists in telling their stories, growing their careers, and connecting with audiences worldwide.
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01-07-2025
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Ringatoi Māori Lead The Way In New Match Funding Campaign
Bold, diverse and unapologetically Māori kaupapa are being backed through E Tū Toi 2025 – a powerful new match funding campaign supporting ringatoi Māori across Toi Māori, film, music, theatre, literature, dance and digital innovation. Delivered in partnership with Boosted – Aotearoa's dedicated arts crowdfunding platform run by The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi – and Creative New Zealand Māori Strategy & Partnerships team, the initiative puts mana motuhake into action. 'E Tū Toi is a way for wider Aotearoa to directly support ngā toi Māori and ringatoi to be visible everywhere, and highly valuable as part of the distinct identity of Aotearoa. Boosted demonstrates the power of community, and the importance of collaboration through crowdfunding,' says Justine Pepene-Hohaia, Senior Adviser, Māori Strategy & Partnerships – Kaiwhakamāhere Matua, Rautaki Māori me ngā Rangapu. 'This kaupapa increases the visibility of ngā toi Māori, and ensures that through visibility and strengthening the waka, ngā toi Māori is highly valued as a taonga woven into the fabric of New Zealand's cultural identity, and admired by global audiences.' Running from 1 July to 1 August 2025, each artist has one month to raise pūtea from their communities, Creative New Zealand Māori Strategy and Partnerships team matching every donation with $3,000 or $5,000 to help unlock each project's full potential. 'These artists are visionaries. They are reclaiming space, uplifting whānau, and building a future where Māori stories are central to who we are as a nation,' says Chelsea Winstanley, Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Co-Chair. 'Their courage, creativity and commitment deserve to be seen, celebrated, and supported.' Spanning the motu and the spectrum of Māori creative expression, E Tū Toi empowers artists to fund their kaupapa on their own terms – backed by their people and amplified by matched funding. 'I'm really excited to be part of this new E Tū Toi initiative, which is all about amplifying Māori voices. As a mokopuna of Tūwharetoa, support like this means a lot. It's not just about the pūtea – which goes straight back into our communities – it's about knowing our stories are being heard, valued, and backed,' says Moss Patterson, 2020 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate and E Tū Toi project owner. 'As a past Laureate, I understand the transformative impact recognition can have.' The E Tū Toi 2025 Projects include: • Te Ana o Hine: A Wahine-led Studio (Ngaroma Riley, $10,000 target) – Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland A wāhine-led carving studio in Pakuranga reclaiming space in whakairo and supporting Māori women artists. • The Nephilim (Awa Puna, $18,000 target) – Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland A daring queer horror film exploring identity and transformation through satire, faith and movement. • Welcome to the After Party (Faith Henare-Stewart, $6,000 target) – Waikato A live band theatre experience about community, bullying, and resilience, premiering at the 2026 Fringe Festival. • Tama and Mahuika (Corey Le Vaillant, $6,000 target) – Waikato A trilingual short film told in NZSL, Te Reo Māori and English exploring grief and reconnection. • Te Whatakai (Troy Ruhe, $6,000 target) – Otākou Otago A docuseries exploring the connection between kai, whenua and mātauranga from a Te Ao Māori lens. Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi 1 Backing artists to make their mark • Taupō Hau Rau Short Film (Moss Patterson, $6,000 target) – Waikato A cinematic dance film honouring Ngāti Tūwharetoa kaumātua through ancestral storytelling and movement. • Hau Kainga 2.0 (Fiona Collis, $6,000 target) – Tairāwhiti Gisborne A large-scale woven installation honouring Te Tairāwhiti's land, sea, and whakapapa through sculptural fibre pods. • PŪNGAO - ENERGY (Tiaki Kerei, $7,000 target) – Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland A powerful dance theatre project by Whakamana Creatives that channels Te Ao Māori perspectives to inspire positive change. • Whakapapa Quilt Wānanga (Ron Te Kawa, $10,000 target) – Manawatū-Whanganui Textile art wānanga where wāhine Māori create heirloom quilts as vessels of healing and whakapapa. • Māori Toi Akoranga (Anthony-Quinn Cowley, $6,000 target) – Te Moana-a-Toi Bay of Plenty A school-based programme nurturing tamariki through traditional toi Māori practices. • The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave (Oli Mathiesen, $6,000 target) – Te Ao International A high-octane endurance dance work exploring queer identity and rave culture, set for Edinburgh Fringe 2025. Why crowdfunding? Crowdfunding offers a vibrant alternative to traditional funding – building engaged communities and empowering Māori artists to lead their own funding journeys. With an 94% success rate on Boosted, it's proven to work. What you can do: Donate. Share. Tautoko. Every dollar counts – and every contribution helps unlock matched funding and bring these stories to life. To donate or learn more, visit: toi⦥=&page=1&sortBy= Campaign period: 1 July – 1 August 2025
