Kia Ngāwari is a group exhibition featuring works by Steve Gibbs, Ihipera Monowai Whakataka, Maia Gibbs, Jean Johnston, Gary Underdown, Michelle Kerr, Teressa Matthews, Rina Kerekere, Torri Stewart, Rangituhia Hollis, Tai Kerekere and Melanie Tahata. Calling in all the favours, Melanie Tahata gathers together eleven working artists for an easy and gentle end to the... Read more »
2025 marks the 160th anniversary of the siege of Waerenga-a-Hika (17-22 November 1865). In 1865, 200 colonial troops with 300 Māori allies attacked the pā site where hundreds of Māori families lived. During the battle, which lasted five days, 71 Māori living at Waerenga-a-Hika pā and 11 government soldiers were killed. Many people were wounded,... Read more »