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Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi | Children's University

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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.

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DONATION TERMS & CONDITIONSAll donations are non-refundable.

Make a regular donation via your employer to The Arts Centre

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Make a regular donation to The Arts Centre through your employer each pay day and receive an immediate tax credit.

Our Cultural Narrative and Name

About Us

It weaves together the cultural values, traditions and history of Ngāi Tūāhuriri in whose takiwā (district) we stand. It recognises the rights and guarantees provided under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and respects the mana of the local hapū, iwi and all peoples who call this land home.

Awards

About Us

2019Canterbury Architecture Awards Heritage and Public Architecture winner for the School of Art and West Lecture buildings

Maria Ryan-Young

Board & Management

Maria returned to her home town of Christchurch in 2020 and is Head of Brand & Customer Engagement at The New Zealand Merino Company. She joined the board in March 2021.
With proven success in senior integrated marcoms, creative and event management roles in New Zealand and overseas, Maria has worked with some of the world’s leading brands, designing and implementing transformational marketing and communications solutions.

The Arts Centre Shop

Retailers

For stylish gifts and exclusive Arts Centre mementos designed by local artists, visit The Arts Centre Shop – purchases support local artists and Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.

The Arts Centre Shop

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For stylish gifts and exclusive Arts Centre mementos designed by local artists, visit The Arts Centre Shop – purchases support local artists and Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.

Make an online donation and support The Arts Centre

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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.

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Collection of your Personal InformationWe collect and store personal information you submit when using our website or provide to us in some other manner. We may obtain personal information about you from third parties such as ticketing agents, when you enquire about or purchase tickets to our events or otherwise support or participate in our activities, or from other organisations with whom we work. The personal information we collect may include information such as your name, address, email address, telephone number and personal preferences.