Puaka: A Star on the Rise
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandWhile Matariki is celebrated by many iwi across Aotearoa to mark the Māori New Year, Kāi Tahu in Te Waipounamu also celebrate Puaka/Puanga. Puaka is the brightest star in the Orion constellation and is more visible than Matariki here in Hakatere Ashburton. This exhibition provides a tranquil space for the community to reflect on the…
Colossal Squid: Freaky Features! | Te Ngū Tipua: Ngā Wāhanga Weriweri!
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandSomething big is coming to the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum this June… Despite being the largest squid on the planet, the Colossal Squid is so rarely seen that only eight adult colossal squid have ever been scientifically reported. Now Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, in co-operation with Te Papa, is set to reveal some…
School Holidays | Make a Whetū
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand10AM – 4PM daily Free | Drop-in While Matariki is celebrated by many iwi across Aotearoa to mark the Māori New Year, Kāi Tahu in Te Waipounamu also celebrates Puaka/Puanga. Puaka is the brightest star in the Orion constellation and is more visible than Matariki here in Hakatere Ashburton. Over the July school holidays, we…
School Holidays | Construct a Colossal Squid
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand10AM – 4PM daily Free | Drop-in We have been fortunate enough to secure Colossal Squid: Freaky Features! Te Ngū Tipua: Ngā Wāhanga Weriweri! from Te Papa! To celebrate this, we are inviting tamariki and rangatahi to make their own Colossal Squid using recycled materials.
School Holidays | Celebrate Matariki Puaka Weekend
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand10AM – 4PM daily Free | Drop-in If you are looking for something to do over Matariki weekend, come along and take part in our Puaka activities including making a manu tukutuku.
Manu tukutuku Māori kite workshop
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandInterested in learning about matauranga Māori and the natural resources of Aotearoa? Join us for a one-day manu tukutuku workshop with the wonderful Vicky King, who will share her passion for toi Māori and knowledge of working with traditional fibres with those wishing to learn. The manu tukutuku Māori kites will be made from natural…
The Art of the Letter
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandBefore the advent of the internet, communication between people separated by distance took place in the form of a letter. Paper, pens, ink and envelopes were basic requirements to form a link to family, friends or colleagues, sharing news of the best and worst kind. Anticipation built during days, months or years of waiting, not knowing what…
Te Wiki o te reo Māori Workshop
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandJoin us at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum to celebrate Te Wiki o te reo Māori with a fun and friendly Māori language experience. Gain confidence with your pronunciation and learn some key words and phrases through singing waiata & exploring our exhibitions. Te reo Māori teacher Kate White will facilitate this interactive workshop, which is suitable…
Art, Drinks & Nibbles
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandCome along to this free, social event at Ashburton Art Gallery & Museum where you can connect with new people, art, culture, music and nature. This event is suitable for adults - ideal for those who haven't yet ventured inside the Art Gallery, as well as regular gallery visitors, all are welcome! Meet others over drinks and nibbles and connect with someone new through…
School Holiday Activities
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum 329 West Street, Ashburton, New ZealandExploring the Letter See if you can work out what one of the old letters say or have a go at writing a postcard to collect your Adventurer’s badges! 23 September – 30 September 2023 10AM – 4PM daily | Free | Drop-in Funny People Make your own funny person using images from the…