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Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display
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The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today
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1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Exhibition
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down
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Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back
The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions
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Remember Industry: Tracy Keith
Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world)
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Toi Koru – Sandy Adsett
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett
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Offering: Cindy Huang
Offering reflects Cindy Huang’s research into the Tauiwi Chinese New Zealand community in Te Matau-a-Māui, both past and present, with a focus on the region's market gardens, gardeners, and grocers
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Pukeora - Open Air Cure for Tuberculosis
From the late nineteenth century, tuberculosis was a major cause of death for New Zealanders
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In Good Relation: Maioha Kara
E ngākaunui ana a Maioha Kara (Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Ngāti Tipa, Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, Tūhourangi, Te Whānau a Hinetapora, Kuki Airani) ki ngā hononga ki waenga i ngā mea katoa
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He Pānui: Te Ara Hihiko
He Mihi
Haere mai ki te hui
Whakairo te kupu ō whakaaro
Ngā hua o Papatūānuku
Mai rā anō te tangata i waihanga
Anamata e
Come let us gather
Carve your thoughts in words set free
Of the enduring progeny of Mother Earth
From times past the creative ones
And into the future
Operating at the intersections of art, design, architecture and craft, Te Ara Hihiko “the creative pathway” is the work of Jacob Scott (Ngāti Raukawa, Te Arawa, Ngāti Kahungunu, Te Āti Awa) and Jason Kendrick
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School Holiday fun - Science of Colour
Step into a vibrant world of colour this summer at the Faraday Museum, while exploring at our new Science of Colour exhibition, where curiosity and creativity collide! Explore 13 interactive stations that take you on a journey through the fascinating world of colour
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'Finding My Way' - Michelle Fraser
This is the debut exhibition of local artist, Michelle Fraser, who combines mixed media with strong geometric lines and colours
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'Building Memory' - Maiken Calkoen
This exhibition comes from a deep connection with Hastings and wider Hawke’s Bay, the memories of growing up here and glimpses of the architectural aspects of the area
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Exhibition Opening of 'The Village' by Kirk Nicholls
Join us for the opening of 'The Village,' exhibition by Kirk Nicholls, in our upstairs gallery on Friday 31st of Jan, 5-7pm
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'Cyclone Sees' - Joanna Abraham Joseph
'Cyclone Sees' is my reaction to how Cyclone Gabrielle transformed local waters into a fluid feast of heavy mud, raw energy and celestial colours at speed
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'For the Love of Oils' - Anne Healy
Anne Healy showed promise in art from a young age
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'The Woolgatherer & Other Stories - Kate White
The Woolgatherer & Other Stories
Exploring the theme of the hedgerow economy, an antidote to digital trading, finding treasures, making something out of nothing and realising empty time is not wasted time
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Dark Materials
Dark Materials
14 February - 6 March
We are delighted to present new work by John Parker, whose fabulous vessels will be shown alongside Kaye McGarva's intriguing Crease Paintings
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Portraits, Places, & People - Clayton Gibson & Taikura
An Exhibition by Art Teacher Clayton Gibson and students from Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
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Batshit & Bold Art - Rob Toebosch
An Exhibition by Rob Toebosch
Rob has us all intrigued with his statement for this new exhibition being - "Some of this is for some of you, some of this is for all of you
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DNA - Jack Morgan
An Exhibition by Jack Morgan
Jack Morgan's exhibition attempts to expose and express what cannot be adequately expressed with words
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Tamatī Exhibition By Ercan Cairns
Tamatī Exhibition by Ercan Cairns
Boyd-Dunlop Contemporary Upstairs
21 Feb - 17 March, 2025
Opening Friday 21 Feb, 5-7pm
Ercan Cairns is young and inspiring Auckland based artist of Māori (Tūhoe), Tongan (‘Utungake and Tu’anuku, Vava’u) and of German descent
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Photographing the Pacific Sisters: Vivienne Haldane
In photographs spanning decades, Vivienne Haldane has captured the intimate and dynamic journey of the Pacific Sisters, a groundbreaking art and fashion collective of Pasifika and Māori creatives
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Wā We Can't Afford: Heidi Brickell
'Wā We Can’t Afford' has grown from Heidi Brickell’s time as Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery’s inaugural visiting artist, spending six weeks in residence during late 2024
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Artist Kōrero & Wānanga: Heidi Brickell
Join us for a unique floor talk-wānanga led by artist Heidi Brickell, where you’ll have the opportunity to engage with her insights about her solo exhibition 'Wā We Can't Afford' while keeping your hands busy with creative activities
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Artist Kōrero: Vivienne Haldane with Nephi Tupaea
Join us to hear artists Vivienne Haldane and Nephi Tupaea discuss their collaborative artistic relationship, and Haldane’s documentation of the enduring legacy of the Pacific Sisters collective, across art, fashion, and performance in her exhibition 'Photographing the Pacific Sisters'
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Bridge Pa Sculpture Trail
Set amidst the serene landscape of Paritua winery and timed to co-incide with F
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Wine Country Quilts Exhibition
Wine Country Quilts has been organising biennial exhibitions of quilts made by quilters who live on the East Coast of the North Island since 2008
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Artist Workshop with Nephi Tupaea and Te Kīra Whakamoe
Free, Booking Essential
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