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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.

Off Centre, a celebration of a glorious restoration

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A festival bursting with music, comedy, theatre, food, a market, and vibrant entertainment is coming to Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre. It will be a weekend spectacular, from the 3-5 March 2023, for all ages bringing to the forefront The Arts Centre’s unique spots, amazing retailers, and stunning restored heritage spaces that are perfect for creativity.

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To use any of these parks, you must display an official mobility parking permit.

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Being nominated as a National Historic Landmark is a significant honour.

Luke Willis Thompson: B42040A1A1A

Saturday 18 April - Sunday 31 May 2026

B42040A1A1A is a concentrated installation of two ambitious moving image artworks developed over the past three years. Each film imagines a decolonial future for Aotearoa through the visual language of political theatre. Developed in partnership with Te Wai Ngutu Kākā Gallery, Tāmaki Makaurau, this is the first presentation of Fijian New Zealand artist Luke Willis Thompson in Ōtautahi.

Moai

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Title of artwork: Moai

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Off Centre, Full Festival Programme Released

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Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre is today releasing the full programme for Off Centre, a festival to celebrate the centre’s restoration and the diverse creativity it supports.

Korihi te manu (for Reuben)

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Title of artwork: Korihi te manu (for Reuben)

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