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Covid-19 (novel coronavirus) update

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This is the situation as at 4pm on 23 March 2020
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora is in the process of shutting down for four weeks, in the line with the New Zealand Government directive.

Become a regular giver and support The Arts Centre

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Please consider giving a regular amount to The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora to provide ongoing support, whether monthly, quarterly or annually.

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Why support us? 
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora is the largest collection of Category 1 heritage buildings listed on The New Zealand Heritage List Rārangi Kōrero (7301). These buildings are a national taonga (treasure) and have been part of a huge restoration and strengthening project since the devastating Canterbury earthquakes of 2010-11.

Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi | Children's University

What's on

Children’s University aims to raise young people’s aspirations for higher education and encourage lifelong learning. The University of Canterbury and The Arts Centre are part of the Children's University Canterbury Partnership.

Covid-19: What's on at Level 3

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Aotearoa New Zealand is currently at Alert Level 2.

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Arts Centre offers makers free space

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The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora is offering free short-term space to creative practitioners in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Delve into the wonderful world of sculptural art

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Now a permanent fixture on the Ōtautahi arts calendar, The Arts Centre Sculpture Festival is back after its inaugural success last year. 

Quiz Night Fundraiser 2026

Wednesday 23 September 2026

Get yourself and your most knowledgeable friends and family along to this year's fun and popular Quiz Night fundraising evening in the spectacular Great Hall to benefit The Arts Centre, being run by The Friends of the Arts Centre.