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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.

Justine Cormack (violin) and Sarah Watkins (piano)

Monday 4 May 2026

Justine Cormack and Sarah Watkins, two of this country’s most beloved and respected musicians, have developed strong and successful careers both
independently and together over the past 30 years. Raised in, nurtured, and inspired by Aotearoa New Zealand, these two kindred musical spirits have played together through high school and university in Christchurch, and were founding members of the ground-breaking NZTrio.

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Arts Centre Creative Residents Announced

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Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre has announced the next four artists to live and work in the heritage precinct in Ōtautahi. They are: Sacha Copland (dance), Shay Horay (writing), Phoebe Hurst (music), and Ron Te Kawa (textile arts). All four will create new work in their areas of practice while in residence for the period 8 April to 16 June.

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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.

Stella Ward

Board & Management

With over a decade of executive leadership across health, technology, and innovation, Stella has had the privilege of leading large-scale digital transformations, building high-performing teams, and creating spaces where creativity and collaboration flourish. Stella became chair of the board in December 2025. 

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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.

Social Animal – finding relevance in a social media world

Friday 12 June 2026

“Priceless… wonderful. One out of the box; a winner.” — John Smythe, Theatreview