Toi Whakatipu — Unitec Graduate Showcase 2026

Toi Whakatipu celebrates the work and ideas of graduating students from Unitec’s Bachelor of Design and Contemporary Art. The exhibition brings together projects across graphic, digital and product design, interaction, […]

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What does it take to bring an idea to life? – By LUCAtech NZ

From creating new biopolymer-based textiles, rethinking fashion systems and bringing considered design into our everyday spaces, this panel brings together designers, founders and innovators who are navigating the messy business […]

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Press Release – f.stop Photo Fair 2026 – By Auckland Zinefest & Colectivo Narval

Immerse yourself in a day of photography at the third edition of the f.stop Photo Fair. Bred from the desire for more in-person and cross-continental connection, f.stop is a reason […]

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Exposure Exhibition: He Kanohi Kitea – By Massey University

Exposure Exhibition He Kanohi Kitea showcases the work of graduating students from Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts. The work on display is created by both undergraduate and postgraduates in […]

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AUT Communication and Interaction Design Graduate Exhibition 2026

What does the next generation of communication and interaction designers have to say? Building on AUT’s longstanding tradition in graphic design education in Aotearoa New Zealand, this year’s graduating students […]

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End of Year Showcase 2026 – By Media Design School at Strayer

MDS at Strayer End of Year Showcase 2026See where the next generation of creativity is heading.Friday 20th November, 2026 Our End of Year Showcase is the biggest celebration of student […]

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Debrief 2026 Graduate Exhibition – By Otago Polytechnic School of Design

DEBRIEF 26 graduate exhibition celebrates the mahi produced by Otago Polytechnic School of Design graduates across Fashion, Product, Communication (graphic, games, film, photography) and Postgraduate design.  Explore bold outcomes. Discover […]

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Design Programme @University of Auckland — ReDesign Graduate Showcase 2026 – By University of Auckland

Encounter the future of design at the ReDesign Graduate Showcase 2026. On display for 2 days! ReDesign Graduate Showcase 2026 Join us in November to encounter the future of design […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Press Release – Shortlist celebrates the most beautifully designed books in Aotearoa – By Publishers Association of New Zealand

The most beautifully designed books in Aotearoa are recognised with the announcement of the finalists for the 2026 PANZ Book Design Awards. The Publishers Association of New Zealand Te Rau […]

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Press Release – Meraki – A university capstone exhibition exploring experimental cyanotype and anthotypes!

Come along to Lakhena Mao’s exhibiton called Meraki, which will be displaying her Victoria University of Wellington Design Capstone project — experiments with cyanotypes and anthotypes! You can see her […]

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Press Release: The Playground Studio – By The Playground Studio

What if, for a little while, you could step outside the roles, expectations and rules of everyday life? The Playground Studio is an immersive participatory experience that invites adults to […]

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Press Releas: The Future of Print — Panel Discussion – By Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University 

The Future of Print — Panel Discussion The Pit, Block 12, Massey University College of Creative Arts. Wellington, Wellington Tuesday, September 8, 5:30 PM–8 PM Join leading experts in typography, […]

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Press Release – Beginners Letterpress Workshop – By Inkiana Press

LEARN TO LETTERPRESS!A beginners workshop, at the Birkenhead LibrarySaturday August 15, 10.30 – 3.30Cost $125.00. You will be learning handsetting of type, setting up and printing small cards of your […]

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Press Release: Beyond the Surface: Integrating Toi Māori & Pūrākau across built-environments – By Design Programme – Fast Forward. University of Auckland

Professor Johnson Witehira (Tamahaki, Ngāi Tū-te-auru, Ngāti Hinekura) is Head of School of Te Rewa o Puanga – School of Music and Screen Arts at Massey University. An artist, designer […]

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Type Here 3: An Aotearoa Poster Competition x Kaan Hiini – By Type Here

Type Here is back for 2026. This year’s theme and campaign is a collaboration with Kaan Hiini, overall winner of the first Type Here. Type Here is an Aotearoa poster […]

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Press Release: The Lifecycle Of An Idea – By Auckland University of Technology, split/fountain, Contiguous

THE LIFECYCLE OF AN IDEA: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST How is AI changing the way ideas emerge, evolve, and circulate? The Life Cycle of an Idea (Under AI) is an ethics-approved […]

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2026 Press Release: Te Tuhi May Exhibitions 22 May 2026

Te Tuhi presents six new exhibitions by artists from Aotearoa and abroad. As individual presentations, the exhibitions navigate the discrete emotions lingering around longing or revisit the past to radically […]

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MDGA – Motion Conversations – AI in Motion – By MDGA

A series of speaker events for the MDGA, Kinetic looks to give experienced motion designers the chance to share their knowledge and process with the community. We have a special […]

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