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Nau mai, haere mai, ki te Whare Tapere
Visit
A House of Indigenous Storytelling
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Whare Tapere were spaces on Pā sites, where Māori would come together to celebrate and use a range of artforms to share their stories. Artist-scholars such as Charles Royal and Nicola Hyland are bringing to light this history through their research and writing. Māori artists are embracing and enlivening the storied tradition of these houses in their practice. -
Arts Centre Creative Residents Announced
News
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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Altiora (The Gym)
Performing arts & film
Altiora is a space where you can experience alternative cross-genre performing arts, such as cabaret, burlesque, and circus. The name, Altiora, comes from the inscription in stone above the main entrance urging students to Seek Higher Things.
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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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Sculpture Festival 2026 - Call for Exhibiting Artists
What's on
Applications are now open for exhibiting artists at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre’s annual Sculpture Festival 2026.
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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.
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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. -
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!
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Indulge in delicious street food & a variety of sweet treats/pastries while enjoying live performances & groove to tunes!
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Arts Centre Event Volunteer
Volunteer
Do you have event experience? A background in hospitality? Or love welcoming people to a performance?
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