HIGHER LEARNING Performing Arts Western Sydney
20 years ago, we began our journey with the Higher Learning Performing Arts program in Gisborne, NZ. Together with my brother and 80 incredible students, we created something beautiful that resonates still amongst the community today.
Now, as I reflect on that journey, I realize that the tools I gained through this program have shaped not only MATAI as a brand but our mission to advocate for the future of our kids.
MATAI is more than just a brand; we’re a movement that has helped communities in Oz, NZ, the USA, and the islands and will continue to do so.
MATAI To The World has become a thing but it's more than that. When we first started saying it I was referencing the message of - DREAM BIG.
Council:We missed you at the event, but our community showed up in force! We won’t rely on external funding. Instead, we stand strong with our loyal supporters who believe in MATAI’s vision to take our culture and community to the world.
When you buy MATAI, you’re investing in our people and our mission. To all our customers, supporters, fans. Everyone and anyone who has used their hard earned money from a 9 to 5 job to buy our products. We salute you because it's YOU who allow us to take what profits we have to invest back in the future. You have trusted us to do right by our community and will continue to do what it takes to move the needle
To our partners - NMA , Big Boyz , New Balance, Panthers Juniors , Big Aloha, David Laumatia who made this work possible - Thank you.
To Sarah—your commitment to this program will forever be cherished and I'm glad we could honor you the only way we know how
And of course my uso Dave aka ParkerFilms.
Your work for the brand never goes without saying
To all our children we love and we thank you for allowing us to teach you. To the parents, thank you for trusting your kids in our care.
We are back in 2025 and what a way to finish.
Let's continue
With all my love - Nick
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