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  • Walk Christchurch

    Daily

    We give you the inside story on Ōtautahi Christchurch’s history and culture, major recent events and the post-earthquake city rebuild, an insight into The Arts Centre, New Zealand’s largest collection of heritage buildings, and the cultural precinct of Christchurch.

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  • SCAPE Public Art Season 2025

    Friday 7 November 2025 - Sunday 1 February 2026

    Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre is delighted to host four works by aspiring artists as part of SCAPE Public Art’s Season 2025. 

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  • Busking opportunities at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre

    For Creatives

    We are making a space available for buskers to perform along Worcester Boulevard (on the grass area in front of the Boys' High building) for 1 - 2 hour slots with the aim of this being a daily activation of the site.

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  • Pom's Thai Kitchen

    Eat & drink

    Meet Pom, a mother of two girls originally from Chiang Mai, north of Thailand. Food has always been her passion. Now she has a chance to share that with you.
    As a child, she used to love to make spicy salad for her family. From an early age, she knew that she wanted to be a chef. She studied in Thailand and has worked as a Thai chef in hotels and restaurants in Bangkok, Singapore and New Zealand.

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  • Council defunding of Christchurch’s Arts Centre will put rates up

    News

    By not continuing its funding support of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre, the Christchurch City Council thinks it’s saving on rates. But it will actually cost the ratepayer MORE because of the flow-on effect, says The Arts Centre director Philip Aldridge.

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  • The Seekers Mākete

    Every Saturday 10am - 4pm

    Welcome to Seekers Mākete, a market where artisanal craft, gourmet street food & live entertainment comes together every Saturday at The Arts Centre. Stroll through our bustling market square & discover curated selection of artisans showcasing their unique creations. From handcrafted jewellery to stunning art, pottery, homewares & so much more!
     
    Indulge in delicious street food & a variety of sweet treats/pastries while enjoying live performances & groove to tunes!
    Want to be part of the market? Applications are open!

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  • Unique Ngāi Tahu exhibition opens at The Arts Centre

    News

    Ngāi Tahu artists have delivered an immersive, sensory experience in the heart of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.

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  • Te Waiatatanga Mai o te Atua The Song of the Gods exhibition

    Galleries & museums

    Free entry
     

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  • Kathryn Ruge

    Board & Management

    Kathryn is Tangata Tiriti of European descent and the Founder of Engaging People, a consultancy that helps leaders cultivate high-trust work environments and communicate in a crisis.

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  • The curiosity of creatives in residence

    News

    Kites, drones, public toilets, social housing, and whakapapa are among the topics to be explored by four artists while living at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.

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