Press Release – Congratulations to Tyrone Ohia, 2026 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate
A huge congratulations to designer Tyrone Ohia (Ngāti Pūkenga, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngā Pōtiki), who has been named a 2026 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate, receiving the Design Award. […]
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Press Release – Rokowhiria to host first exhibition by artist Ayesha Green in Waitaha Canterbury
This summer, Rokowhiria Art & Heritage is thrilled to host The Highlander’s Farewell, an exhibition by Ayesha Green (Kāi Tahu (Ōtākou), Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, Pākehā). Born in Ōtautahi Christchurch and now based in Bangkok, Thailand, Green explores mātauraka Māori, nation-building and the relationship between empire and indigeneity through her art. In The Highlander’s Farewell,…
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Fresh From The Field: ROLL WITH US – By Curative
Made for the streets. Built to be shared. Curative gives On A Roll a bold visual voice designed to connect with rangatahi across Aotearoa. The brief Enrol. Vote. The message is clear. Rangatahi play a huge role in so much of our mahi at Curative. For the past five elections, the numbers of eligible voters…
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Press Release – Shifting the narrative on road safety with creativity: Tom Flood in conversation (Free public event) – By Te Pūtahi centre for architecture and city making
How can graphic design and communication transform our cities? Join leading Canadian design and communications professional Tom Flood (Rovélo Creative; Urban Truth Collective) for a conversation on how creativity can shift the narrative on road safety. Saturday 31 October 1.30-2.30pmParakiore,Ōtautahi ChristchurchFree public event – bookings required: https://events.humanitix.com/shifting-the-narrative-on-road-safety-with-creativity-tom-flood-in-conversation Tom will give a short presentation on his…
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Press Release: Applications open for the 2027 UXBRIDGE Creative and Architecture Fellowships
UXBRIDGE Arts and Culture is inviting applications for two $5,000 fellowships supporting creative practice connected to East Auckland: the UXBRIDGE Creative Fellowship and the UXBRIDGE | Malcolm Smith Architecture Fellowship. The fellowships provide practical support for artists, designers, performers, writers, architects and researchers at an important stage in the development of their work. Both fellowships…
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MDGA Motion Club Returns for 2026 – By MDGA
MDGA presents – Motion Club, a special presentation of selected short films and personal projects from across the spectrum of motion. With amazing work from Chen Wu, Rich Nosworthy, Tom Roohan, Michael Dong, Dan McKay, Jeongmin Seo, and more. Come join us for an evening of celebration for the non-commercial side of motion design. Tickets…
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Fresh From The Field: Henderson’s – By Onfire Design
Onfire Design is bringing home the bacon. A fresh new look for Henderson’s, sizzling with character and served with no shortcuts. The brief Henderson’s, a New Zealand family brand founded on doing food properly, pioneered chemical-free bacon. But as “clean eating” became mainstream, the brand needed to stand for more than what it left out.…
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Press Release – Platform 26 – making matters
Making Matters brings together 7 skilled New Zealand makers who share common values and an aptitude for hands-on making. By employing their individual practical and aesthetic sensibilities, new 3-dimensional works have been created to reflect each makers practice and perspective. Via explorations of material manipulation, sustainability, light, sound and play, the collection of works tell…
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Press Release – New Auckland arts club creates landing place for ideas from overseas – By Waitematā Arts Club
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Auckland arts club creates landing place for ideas from overseas A new speaker series is bringing the ideas, experiences and inspiration of Auckland’s returning travellers into Auckland Central. Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland What happens when you come home from travelling, but don’t quite want to leave the energy of being overseas behind?…
Design Assembly Members Only Coffee Club | November | Pōneke
Design Assembly Members Only Coffee Club | November | Ōtautahi
EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
Nov 04
Design Assembly Members Only Coffee Club | November | Pōneke
DA Coffee Club is a regular in-person gathering for DA Friend Members to catch up over coffee, share ideas, and connect with other designers and creatives. It’s a relaxed space to build your network, find inspiration, and maybe even meet your next collaborator or friend.
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Nov 05
Design Assembly Members Only Coffee Club | November | Ōtautahi
DA Coffee Club is a regular in-person gathering for DA Friend Members to catch up over coffee, share ideas, and connect with other designers and creatives. It’s a relaxed space to build your network, find inspiration, and maybe even meet your next collaborator or friend.
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Nov 06
Design Assembly Coffee Club | November | Whanganui | Free For All
DA Coffee Club is a relaxed in-person gathering for designers, creatives, and curious minds to connect over coffee, conversation, and community. As we begin trialling Coffee Clubs in Whanganui, […]
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Nov 06
Workshop: Your Business Succes Workshop
You don’t need to work harder. You need a plan that works harder than you do. 2027 is coming around quickly, and if this year has felt like a constant […]
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