Maori Arts and Craft Institute
Last updated:
September 2008
The Maori Arts and Crafts Institute (MACI) is owned by the Government.
Under the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute Act 1963, the Rotorua Arts and Crafts Institute was empowered to:
“encourage, foster and promote all types of Maori culture, the practice and appreciation of Maori arts and crafts, train Maori in Maori arts and crafts, provide demonstrations, exhibitions and performances and assist in preservations of Maori culture”
The Act also enabled the institute to take over the management of the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve from the Tourism and Publicity Department.
The Rotorua Arts and Crafts Institute is now known as MACI and trades as Te Puia.
The MACI board consists of up to seven members, all of whom are appointed by the Governor General on the recommendation of the Minister of Tourism.
The Ministry of Tourism monitors the management of MACI and provides ownership advice to the Minister of Tourism, including advice on appointments and the financial position of the institute.
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