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  • 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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  • Arts Centre Guided Walking Tours

    Wednesday to Sunday
    From: $30.00

    Enjoy a 90-minute guided walking tour of The Arts Centre - NZ's largest collection of Category 1 listed heritage buildings across a whole central city block. 

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  • Itty-Bitty Bakery

    Eat & drink

    Itty-Bitty Bakery is owned and operated by Ben and Katie who make handcrafted pies (and other yummy things!) baked aboard the Itty-Bitty Pie Cart.

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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.
    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.

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  • 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!
     
    Indulge in delicious street food & a variety of sweet treats/pastries while enjoying live performances & groove to tunes!
    Want to be part of the market? Applications are open!

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  • Sogetsu Ikebana

    Every Friday

    Experience the modern elegance of Sogetsu Ikebana.

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  • Retail Tenancy, Boys' High, First Floor

    Lease

    Retail space available upstairs in The Arts Centre's former Boys' High School building on Worcester Boulevard. The Boys' High building is home to a number of boutique retailers and personal service providers, including the Frances Nation home and grocery stores, Indigo and Provisions clothing, the Tiny Toy Shop, Fragranzi perfume workshops, Fudge Cottage, and Dee Dee Thai Massage. Come and join these unique brands with your own high quality products.

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