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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.

Moai

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Title of artwork: Moai

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Heritage NZ nominates Arts Centre for top-tier heritage status

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Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has nominated Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre as a National Historic Landmark – the highest heritage status in the country, currently held by only two sites. The agency is calling for public submissions over the next month, before the final decision is made.

Absolution

Retailers

Established in 1996 as a professional body-piercing studio, Absolution built its reputation on a combination of a hygienic approach, modern fit-out and professional and personable staff.

Arts Centre Education

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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.

The curiosity of creatives in residence

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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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Admission to The Arts Centre is free. Some organisations based here have entry fees, which are displayed on each organisation’s website.

Arts Centre Food Trucks

Eat & drink

Street food on the go
Fresh food, bursting with flavour, made with love and family recipes. The Arts Centre is Ōtautahi’s premier food truck destination and a great place in town to grab a quick bite.