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SUMMARY:The Adam Portraiture Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:Portraits ask us to spend time with the likeness of another person. They invite us to look beyond appearance and consider identity\, relationships\, memory and the many ways a person can be represented. While every portrait begins with an individual\, together they become something larger: a record of the people\, communities and stories that shape a place and a moment in time. \n‍ \nThe Adam Portraiture Award is Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier award for painted portraiture. Presented biennially by the New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata\, the award has become one of the country’s most significant and anticipated art prizes. Since its inception in 2000\, it has celebrated excellence in contemporary portraiture while creating an evolving record of Aotearoa through the people artists choose to paint. Since 2006\, each winning work has been acquired into the New Zealand Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection. \nThe Adam Portraiture Awards are generously supported by The Adam Foundation\, with Principal Partners Wellington City Council and Creative New Zealand\, and Supporting Partner The Sargood Bequest\, the award provides artists from across Aotearoa with the opportunity to exhibit their work on a national stage. \nFeaturing works by established and emerging artists from across the country\, The Adam Portraiture Award 2026 showcases the diversity of contemporary portrait painting in Aotearoa. From intimate studies of family and friends to portraits that examine culture\, history\, identity and belonging\, the exhibition reveals the many possibilities of portraiture today. Collectively\, the selected works offer a compelling snapshot of contemporary New Zealand through the people who inhabit it. \nIf you are visually impaired and would like to access audio descriptions during your visit via Bluetooth headphones\, please contact Hayley at exhibitions@teatamira.nz to book a suitable time. \nExhibition developed and toured by the New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nImage: Duncan Pepe Long\, Solomon Tāmehana\, 2026\, oil on wood (winner)
URL:https://www.teatamira.nz/events/the-adam-portraiture-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Whakaari\, Dart House\, 12 Hawthorne Drive\, Frankton\, 9300\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260902T193000
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SUMMARY:QAS Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda
DESCRIPTION:Join Queenstown Arts Society and Kasia Hebda in 2026 for 24 sessions of Life Drawing. You can book and pay as  you go. No experience necessary – beginners are welcome. \n  \nPracticing observational drawing  is a core skill for anyone seeking to enhance their artistic abilities. Life drawing teaches you hand-eye coordination\, hones your observational skills and improves your focus. Engaging in life drawing not only allows you to portray the human body but\, with consistent practice\, fosters a deep comprehension of composition\, form\, and balance in our artistic pursuits. \n  \nLife drawing enhances spatial imagination\, accelerates your drawing process\, and refines decision-making skills. Attending life drawing classes led by our experienced tutor and professional artist\, Kasia Hebda\, will be an  invaluable addition to any creative practice. \n  \nPlease bring your sketchbook and  preferred dry materials. \nSupported by QLDC through the Creative Communities Scheme. \n  \n2026 life drawing term dates still to come are as follows: \n\nTerm 3 – 5 August\, 12 August\, 19 August*\, 26 August; 2 September\, 9 September\, 16 September\, 23 September‍\nTerm 4 – 14 October**\, 21 October\,  28 October*; 4 November\, 11 November\, 18 November\, 25 November; 2 December\n\n  \n*Classes on 13 May\,  19 August and 28 October are free of charge.  Limited to one spot per person – reserve your spot prior. \n**Class on 14th  October will take place in Mahi Tahi\, instead of Puāwai – limited seats available. \n  \n‍Recommended materials:‍ \n\nA4-A2 sketchbook\, visual diary or digital tablet\nPencils\, coloured pencils\, oil pastels\, conte and graphite  sticks\, markers (no soft charcoal or soft pastels sticks please)\nErasers (kneadable or soft)\nBulldog clips\n\n  \nDrawing room etiquette and model  protocol: \n\nNo smartphones\, personal music devices or photographic equipment are allowed in life classes.\nStudents are expected to arrive on time\, at least 10 minutes early so they can set up and be ready to start on time – doors close and we start  drawing 6 pm sharp.‍\nIf a life model is working\, students and visitors will knock and wait outside the room until a pose is broken and the model is robed.\nModels will have preference over room temperature.\nStudents must be conscious of the model’s personal space and not approach the model without permission.\nThe privacy of the model is to be maintained at all times both in the room and outside the room.\nWe have limited amount of easels on site\, please arrive early to set up.\n‍\n\nLearners under 18: \n\nPlease note that these classes  have nude models (male and female). We welcome learners under 18 but they do need parental consent to take this class.\nIf you are a learner under 18\,  please ask your parent or guardian to send a permission email to us at hello@queenstownartsociety.co.nz
URL:https://www.teatamira.nz/events/qas-life-drawing/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Puāwai\, Dart House\, 12 Hawthorne Drive\, Frankton\, 9300\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Drop-in Sessions,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260907T120000
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SUMMARY:Wriggle and Rhyme
DESCRIPTION:Join us each Monday for a fun and engaging 45-minute class\, led by Sunny Sky from EpicKids. \n‍ \nTwo sessions available: \n\n10am – 10:45am for Toddlers / Under-2s\n11am – 11:45am for Babies\n‍\n\nTo help sustain this initiative\, we’ve introduced a ‘Pay What You Will’ option. Any contribution\, big or small\, supports Te Atamira (a charitable trust) and helps us continue providing creative experiences for our community. \n‍ \nPlease register both the parent(s) and baby\, as we need a total count of how many people we will have in the room.. \n‍ \nThis programme is supported by Inner Wheel of Queenstown. \n‍ \nImage: David Oakley
URL:https://www.teatamira.nz/events/wriggle-and-rhyme/2026-09-07/
LOCATION:Kapa Tahi\, Dart House\, 12 Hawthorne Drive\, Frankton\, 9300\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Drop-in Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260909T193000
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SUMMARY:QAS Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda
DESCRIPTION:Join Queenstown Arts Society and Kasia Hebda in 2026 for 24 sessions of Life Drawing. You can book and pay as  you go. No experience necessary – beginners are welcome. \n  \nPracticing observational drawing  is a core skill for anyone seeking to enhance their artistic abilities. Life drawing teaches you hand-eye coordination\, hones your observational skills and improves your focus. Engaging in life drawing not only allows you to portray the human body but\, with consistent practice\, fosters a deep comprehension of composition\, form\, and balance in our artistic pursuits. \n  \nLife drawing enhances spatial imagination\, accelerates your drawing process\, and refines decision-making skills. Attending life drawing classes led by our experienced tutor and professional artist\, Kasia Hebda\, will be an  invaluable addition to any creative practice. \n  \nPlease bring your sketchbook and  preferred dry materials. \nSupported by QLDC through the Creative Communities Scheme. \n  \n2026 life drawing term dates still to come are as follows: \n\nTerm 3 – 5 August\, 12 August\, 19 August*\, 26 August; 2 September\, 9 September\, 16 September\, 23 September‍\nTerm 4 – 14 October**\, 21 October\,  28 October*; 4 November\, 11 November\, 18 November\, 25 November; 2 December\n\n  \n*Classes on 13 May\,  19 August and 28 October are free of charge.  Limited to one spot per person – reserve your spot prior. \n**Class on 14th  October will take place in Mahi Tahi\, instead of Puāwai – limited seats available. \n  \n‍Recommended materials:‍ \n\nA4-A2 sketchbook\, visual diary or digital tablet\nPencils\, coloured pencils\, oil pastels\, conte and graphite  sticks\, markers (no soft charcoal or soft pastels sticks please)\nErasers (kneadable or soft)\nBulldog clips\n\n  \nDrawing room etiquette and model  protocol: \n\nNo smartphones\, personal music devices or photographic equipment are allowed in life classes.\nStudents are expected to arrive on time\, at least 10 minutes early so they can set up and be ready to start on time – doors close and we start  drawing 6 pm sharp.‍\nIf a life model is working\, students and visitors will knock and wait outside the room until a pose is broken and the model is robed.\nModels will have preference over room temperature.\nStudents must be conscious of the model’s personal space and not approach the model without permission.\nThe privacy of the model is to be maintained at all times both in the room and outside the room.\nWe have limited amount of easels on site\, please arrive early to set up.\n‍\n\nLearners under 18: \n\nPlease note that these classes  have nude models (male and female). We welcome learners under 18 but they do need parental consent to take this class.\nIf you are a learner under 18\,  please ask your parent or guardian to send a permission email to us at hello@queenstownartsociety.co.nz
URL:https://www.teatamira.nz/events/qas-life-drawing/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Puāwai\, Dart House\, 12 Hawthorne Drive\, Frankton\, 9300\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Drop-in Sessions,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260914T120000
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SUMMARY:Wriggle and Rhyme
DESCRIPTION:Join us each Monday for a fun and engaging 45-minute class\, led by Sunny Sky from EpicKids. \n‍ \nTwo sessions available: \n\n10am – 10:45am for Toddlers / Under-2s\n11am – 11:45am for Babies\n‍\n\nTo help sustain this initiative\, we’ve introduced a ‘Pay What You Will’ option. Any contribution\, big or small\, supports Te Atamira (a charitable trust) and helps us continue providing creative experiences for our community. \n‍ \nPlease register both the parent(s) and baby\, as we need a total count of how many people we will have in the room.. \n‍ \nThis programme is supported by Inner Wheel of Queenstown. \n‍ \nImage: David Oakley
URL:https://www.teatamira.nz/events/wriggle-and-rhyme/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Kapa Tahi\, Dart House\, 12 Hawthorne Drive\, Frankton\, 9300\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Drop-in Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260817T030107Z
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SUMMARY:QAS Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda
DESCRIPTION:Join Queenstown Arts Society and Kasia Hebda in 2026 for 24 sessions of Life Drawing. You can book and pay as  you go. No experience necessary – beginners are welcome. \n  \nPracticing observational drawing  is a core skill for anyone seeking to enhance their artistic abilities. Life drawing teaches you hand-eye coordination\, hones your observational skills and improves your focus. Engaging in life drawing not only allows you to portray the human body but\, with consistent practice\, fosters a deep comprehension of composition\, form\, and balance in our artistic pursuits. \n  \nLife drawing enhances spatial imagination\, accelerates your drawing process\, and refines decision-making skills. Attending life drawing classes led by our experienced tutor and professional artist\, Kasia Hebda\, will be an  invaluable addition to any creative practice. \n  \nPlease bring your sketchbook and  preferred dry materials. \nSupported by QLDC through the Creative Communities Scheme. \n  \n2026 life drawing term dates still to come are as follows: \n\nTerm 3 – 5 August\, 12 August\, 19 August*\, 26 August; 2 September\, 9 September\, 16 September\, 23 September‍\nTerm 4 – 14 October**\, 21 October\,  28 October*; 4 November\, 11 November\, 18 November\, 25 November; 2 December\n\n  \n*Classes on 13 May\,  19 August and 28 October are free of charge.  Limited to one spot per person – reserve your spot prior. \n**Class on 14th  October will take place in Mahi Tahi\, instead of Puāwai – limited seats available. \n  \n‍Recommended materials:‍ \n\nA4-A2 sketchbook\, visual diary or digital tablet\nPencils\, coloured pencils\, oil pastels\, conte and graphite  sticks\, markers (no soft charcoal or soft pastels sticks please)\nErasers (kneadable or soft)\nBulldog clips\n\n  \nDrawing room etiquette and model  protocol: \n\nNo smartphones\, personal music devices or photographic equipment are allowed in life classes.\nStudents are expected to arrive on time\, at least 10 minutes early so they can set up and be ready to start on time – doors close and we start  drawing 6 pm sharp.‍\nIf a life model is working\, students and visitors will knock and wait outside the room until a pose is broken and the model is robed.\nModels will have preference over room temperature.\nStudents must be conscious of the model’s personal space and not approach the model without permission.\nThe privacy of the model is to be maintained at all times both in the room and outside the room.\nWe have limited amount of easels on site\, please arrive early to set up.\n‍\n\nLearners under 18: \n\nPlease note that these classes  have nude models (male and female). We welcome learners under 18 but they do need parental consent to take this class.\nIf you are a learner under 18\,  please ask your parent or guardian to send a permission email to us at hello@queenstownartsociety.co.nz
URL:https://www.teatamira.nz/events/qas-life-drawing/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Puāwai\, Dart House\, 12 Hawthorne Drive\, Frankton\, 9300\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Drop-in Sessions,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260923T033901Z
CREATED:20260816T222259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T033901Z
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SUMMARY:Wriggle and Rhyme
DESCRIPTION:Join us each Monday for a fun and engaging 45-minute class\, led by Sunny Sky from EpicKids. \n‍ \nTwo sessions available: \n\n10am – 10:45am for Toddlers / Under-2s\n11am – 11:45am for Babies\n‍\n\nTo help sustain this initiative\, we’ve introduced a ‘Pay What You Will’ option. Any contribution\, big or small\, supports Te Atamira (a charitable trust) and helps us continue providing creative experiences for our community. \n‍ \nPlease register both the parent(s) and baby\, as we need a total count of how many people we will have in the room.. \n‍ \nThis programme is supported by Inner Wheel of Queenstown. \n‍ \nImage: David Oakley
URL:https://www.teatamira.nz/events/wriggle-and-rhyme/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Kapa Tahi\, Dart House\, 12 Hawthorne Drive\, Frankton\, 9300\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Drop-in Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260923T110000
DTSTAMP:20260922T042343Z
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SUMMARY:Prenatal Yoga (From 13 Weeks)
DESCRIPTION:https://nz.patronbase.com/_TeAtamira/Seasons/View?season_id=YOGAJoin Nadi Wellness founder Sandi Murphy for this gentle yet strengthening yoga series which combines mindful movement\, functional preparation for birth\, breathwork and relaxation to help you feel strong\, confident and connected throughout your pregnancy. \nStrength\, Calm & Connection. Nurture yourself and your growing baby in a welcoming\, supportive space designed for expectant mothers from 13 weeks of pregnancy onwards. \nJoin Nadi Wellness founder Sandi Murphy for this gentle yet strengthening yoga series which combines mindful movement\, functional preparation for birth\, breathwork and relaxation to help you feel strong\, confident and connected throughout your pregnancy. \nEach class is inspired by the five elements—Earth\, Water\, Fire\, Air and Ether (Space)\, blending physical practice with mindfulness and practical tools to support your wellbeing. Together we’ll explore safe movement\, pelvic floor awareness\, breathing techniques for labour\, deep relaxation and connection with other expectant mothers in a warm\, supportive community. \nNo previous yoga experience is necessary. Classes are carefully adapted to support your individual stage of pregnancy. \nThese classes are proudly supported through the QLDC CLASS Community Fund\, enabling us to offer these programmes at a subsidised rate and make prenatal and postnatal wellbeing more accessible for local families.
URL:https://www.teatamira.nz/events/prenatal-yoga/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Kapa Rua\, Dart House\, 12 Hawthorne Drive\, Frankton\, 9300\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260817T030107Z
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SUMMARY:QAS Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda
DESCRIPTION:Join Queenstown Arts Society and Kasia Hebda in 2026 for 24 sessions of Life Drawing. You can book and pay as  you go. No experience necessary – beginners are welcome. \n  \nPracticing observational drawing  is a core skill for anyone seeking to enhance their artistic abilities. Life drawing teaches you hand-eye coordination\, hones your observational skills and improves your focus. Engaging in life drawing not only allows you to portray the human body but\, with consistent practice\, fosters a deep comprehension of composition\, form\, and balance in our artistic pursuits. \n  \nLife drawing enhances spatial imagination\, accelerates your drawing process\, and refines decision-making skills. Attending life drawing classes led by our experienced tutor and professional artist\, Kasia Hebda\, will be an  invaluable addition to any creative practice. \n  \nPlease bring your sketchbook and  preferred dry materials. \nSupported by QLDC through the Creative Communities Scheme. \n  \n2026 life drawing term dates still to come are as follows: \n\nTerm 3 – 5 August\, 12 August\, 19 August*\, 26 August; 2 September\, 9 September\, 16 September\, 23 September‍\nTerm 4 – 14 October**\, 21 October\,  28 October*; 4 November\, 11 November\, 18 November\, 25 November; 2 December\n\n  \n*Classes on 13 May\,  19 August and 28 October are free of charge.  Limited to one spot per person – reserve your spot prior. \n**Class on 14th  October will take place in Mahi Tahi\, instead of Puāwai – limited seats available. \n  \n‍Recommended materials:‍ \n\nA4-A2 sketchbook\, visual diary or digital tablet\nPencils\, coloured pencils\, oil pastels\, conte and graphite  sticks\, markers (no soft charcoal or soft pastels sticks please)\nErasers (kneadable or soft)\nBulldog clips\n\n  \nDrawing room etiquette and model  protocol: \n\nNo smartphones\, personal music devices or photographic equipment are allowed in life classes.\nStudents are expected to arrive on time\, at least 10 minutes early so they can set up and be ready to start on time – doors close and we start  drawing 6 pm sharp.‍\nIf a life model is working\, students and visitors will knock and wait outside the room until a pose is broken and the model is robed.\nModels will have preference over room temperature.\nStudents must be conscious of the model’s personal space and not approach the model without permission.\nThe privacy of the model is to be maintained at all times both in the room and outside the room.\nWe have limited amount of easels on site\, please arrive early to set up.\n‍\n\nLearners under 18: \n\nPlease note that these classes  have nude models (male and female). We welcome learners under 18 but they do need parental consent to take this class.\nIf you are a learner under 18\,  please ask your parent or guardian to send a permission email to us at hello@queenstownartsociety.co.nz
URL:https://www.teatamira.nz/events/qas-life-drawing/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Puāwai\, Dart House\, 12 Hawthorne Drive\, Frankton\, 9300\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Drop-in Sessions,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260924T103224Z
CREATED:20260924T101315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T103224Z
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SUMMARY:Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People\, Our Places\, Our Stories
DESCRIPTION:Stories connect us to the people who came before us\, the places that shape us and the communities to which we belong. Passed from one generation to the next\, they carry histories\, knowledge\, traditions and ways of understanding the world. \nFor Māori and Pasifika peoples\, storytelling plays an important role in sharing cultural knowledge across generations. Stories of ancestors\, significant events\, inspiring people and the formation and naming of places help to shape identity and strengthen connections between people\, culture and whenua. \nLegends of Our Lands – Our People\, Our Places\, Our Stories brings together artworks by tamariki and rangatahi from Early Childhood\, Primary and Secondary education\, alongside artists in Mīharo’s open 18–25-year-oldcategory. Through imagery\, symbolism and a range of creative approaches\, participants explore the identities\, people\, places and stories that hold meaning for them. \nPresented as part of Mīharo’s annual art awards and exhibition\, the selected works celebrate the imagination of young artists and the many ways stories and cultural knowledge can be interpreted and shared through art. For more information\, visit the Mīharo website. \nThe opening for the show and awards will be presented on Wednesday 23 September at 5.30pm please feel welcome to attend. \nImage: The Elements of our Connection by Anahera Kemara. Winner of the Johnny Penisula Supreme Award in 2025.
URL:https://www.teatamira.nz/events/miharo-exhibition/
LOCATION:Manaaki Nui\, Dart House\, 12 Hawthorne Drive\, Frankton\, 9300\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260926T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260926T123000
DTSTAMP:20260929T214020Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Arts Social
DESCRIPTION:3 October: Bird Song of the Whakatipu (with ecologist Dawn Palmer) \nJoin ecologist and conservation volunteer Dawn Palmer for a fascinating session on identifying bird calls. Dawn will share her expertise\, along with captivating stories from her conservation work as she expands your repertoire of bird song knowledge\, explores the seasonality and diurnal variability of birds\, and even the meaning in their songs and calls. Birding requires mindful patience\, and a willingness to expect the unexpected. We’ll learn about some of the Apps that can accelerate our ability to recognise and learn bird calls. You’ll gain new insights into the world as you HEAR it and you may gain inspiration for your next creative endeavour! \n\nAbout your facilitator: Dawn Palmer is a local ecologist with an ever-growing passion for birding.  Dawn has worked with birds in Australia\, the Sierra Nevada mountains and here in the Whakatipu where she has lived and worked as an ecologist for most of her life.  Sharing her passion and improving Nature Literacy is one of her greatest joys.  Nature is the palette that Dawn works with primarily through restoration projects of varying sizes and birds provide an amazing soundtrack for her life… although\, she has partaken in a few of Margaret’s Beginner Singing workshops!\n\n‍ \n10 October: Collaborative Creation – Floral Painting workshop (with Meg Cloete) \nIn this session\, participants will work together to create a collaborative piece of Art. Using mixed media—pencils\, pastels and paints—participants will be guided and supported while drawing inspiration from flowers and nature. This workshop is a fun\, relaxing way to connect with others and appreciate the beauty and simplicity of nature. \n\nAbout your facilitator: Meg is an illustrator and Primary School teacher based in rural Southland. Meg specializes in bringing joy to communities with giant\, fun\, doodle-style interactive murals where participants are invited to collaborate and leave their mark. She has spent the last two years hosting these murals at various events in Southland and Central Otago\, as well as painting murals for Schools. Meg is a passionate teacher who loves to encourage others to be brave and confident in their creativity.\n\n\n  \n17 October: Encounter the Wonder of Brass Instruments – from trumpet to tuba! \nEncounter the wonder of brass instruments\, from trumpet to tuba! Session led by Turn up the Music School Director Emma Wilson. After a performance and demonstration to explain the mechanics of these fascinating instruments (accompanied by the always-wonderful Mark Wilson)\, you will get the chance to have a hands-on experience of your own. Making a sound from a hoseaphone is a unique and physically involving exercise! Come ready to try something new\, and have a laugh making some randomly fun sounds. \n  \n24 October: Dance and More (with Nina Hermanns from ProDance NZ) \nThe dance session is suitable for mature women and men who love to move\, laugh and socialise. The class is held in a welcoming and safe environment suitable for everyone. The choreographies are tailored to be inclusive and accommodating to varying mobility levels\, promoting physical activity\, mental challenges and social engagement. The atmosphere is festive and supportive\, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among participants. \n\nAbout your facilitator: My name is Nina Hermanns and I am a professional dance teacher\, choreographer and dancer based in Wanaka\, New Zealand. I possess a rich background of formal dance education studies (Bachelor Degree in Dance in Education\, ArtEZ University of the Arts\, Arnhem\, Netherlands). I have qualifications in Contemporary\, Jazz and Ballet and over 20 years of experience in the art of dance. I have choreographed and performed as a dancer on stages in Europe\, North and Central America\, Asia and Australasia and taught dance in Europe\, the USA and the Caribbean. I pride myself on delivering the highest quality dance education to my students. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my teaching approach where each student learns under my personal guidance.\n\n  \n31 October: Everything But the Medicine\, a one woman show by Lucy O’Hagan \nGP Lucy O’Hagan’s one woman show takes you inside a morning of general practice. Lucy plays 32 different characters in 55 minutes in a performance that is both funny and poignant. Author of Everything But the Medicine: A Doctor’s tale (longlisted for the Ockham NZ Book Awards)\, all about what it is like to be the GP sitting alongside human stories. Lucy has been a GP for over 30 years\, including 20 years at Aspiring Medical Centre in Wānaka. She has most recently worked for a needle exchange clinic and for Ngati Toa Rangatira at Oratoa Cannons Creek\, Porirua. \n\n‍ \n_______________ \n‍ \nDrop-in sessions\, registrations are not required. Free for ages 60+. \n‍ \nFor further information\, please call 027 180 02868 or email hello@teatamira.nz. \n‍ \nThank you to Central Lakes Trust for their support in bringing creativity to our community. \n‍
URL:https://www.teatamira.nz/events/saturday-arts-social/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Puāwai\, Dart House\, 12 Hawthorne Drive\, Frankton\, 9300\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Drop-in Sessions
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SUMMARY:September - October Holiday Programme 2026
DESCRIPTION:At Te Atamira\, each day is led by experienced artists and educators and is packed with opportunities to create\, play\, and explore through a range of art forms. \nExtended hours are available to help fit around busy family schedules. \nThis school holiday programme is extra special\, with many activities inspired by the incredible At the World’s Edge (AWE) Festival\, which will be taking over Te Atamira during these weeks. Children will immerse themselves in music\, movement\, storytelling\, and visual arts\, inspired by artists and performances from around the world. \nWhether they’re painting\, building\, performing\,or experimenting with new materials\, every day encourages curiosity\, creativity\, and confidence\, giving tamariki the freedom to express themselves and bring their own ideas to life in a fun\, supportive environment. \n \n\nBookings:\nWe are very excited to have just launched Enrolmy\, a new ticketing platform to make the booking process easier than ever for parents and guardians. Used by other local school holiday programmes such as that run by QLDC\, the new system means we will be able to gather any additional information needed to best support your child including medical or learning needs to be aware of\, and drop-off and pick-up processes will be quick and simple. \nPlease note the very first time you book using this system you will need to create a profile\, but this is a one-time-only requirement\, and will ensure a smooth and easy booking process for you going forward. \n  \nRegistration:\n\n‍For morning sessions\, registration opens from 9am.\nFor afternoon only sessions\, registration opens from 12pm.‍\nPre-booking is strongly advised as spaces are limited\n\n‍ \nPricing:\n\nHalf day programme: $32/day\nFull day programme: $64/day\n3pm – 5pm extension add-on: $15/day* (*Applicable for afternoon and full day extensions only)‍\n\n‍ \nBook now:\n\nFor ages 5-7\, CLICK HERE\nFor ages 8-13\, CLICK HERE
URL:https://www.teatamira.nz/events/sep-oct-holiday-prog-26/
LOCATION:Mahi Tahi\, Dart House\, 12 Hawthorne Drive\, Frankton\, 9300\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Tamariki (kids)
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SUMMARY:Wānaka Community Nights
DESCRIPTION:29 September: Exploring the Nature of Indian Ink (with Merle Sea) \nIn our very first session\, participants will get a chance to explore a range of ways to work with Indian Ink. It is all about being playful! You will go on a short guided tour through a couple of different techniques with ink and water and see where it takes you. We will use traditional brushes and natural materials like feathers and sharpened sticks to create monochrome artworks. No experience needed – just bring an open mind and wear something dark that is not precious\, in case you get some ink on it. \n\nAbout your facilitator: Merle  Sea comes from a graphic design background with a passion for all things  hands-on and human. From design to screen printing\, drawing\, collage and  sewing things out of discarded materials; she stumbled across Indian Ink  through Inktober a couple of years ago. While exploring new artforms and  challenges\, she fell in love with the simple beauty of the black liquid.  She believes that ink is the best antidote to modern life: you can’t control  the outcome – you just have to set it in motion\, surrender and marvel at the  result!\n\n  \nAbout Community Nights: Community Nights offer the Wānaka and Upper Clutha community a regular\, free space where people can drop in\, try something new and connect with others\, no experience required\, no pressure\, most importantly no booking registration needed. \n‍ \nThank you to Central Lakes Trust for bringing creativity to our community.
URL:https://www.teatamira.nz/events/wanaka-community-nights/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Wānaka Community Hub\, 34 McDougall Street\, Wānaka\, 9305\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Drop-in Sessions
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SUMMARY:Prenatal Yoga (From 13 Weeks)
DESCRIPTION:https://nz.patronbase.com/_TeAtamira/Seasons/View?season_id=YOGAJoin Nadi Wellness founder Sandi Murphy for this gentle yet strengthening yoga series which combines mindful movement\, functional preparation for birth\, breathwork and relaxation to help you feel strong\, confident and connected throughout your pregnancy. \nStrength\, Calm & Connection. Nurture yourself and your growing baby in a welcoming\, supportive space designed for expectant mothers from 13 weeks of pregnancy onwards. \nJoin Nadi Wellness founder Sandi Murphy for this gentle yet strengthening yoga series which combines mindful movement\, functional preparation for birth\, breathwork and relaxation to help you feel strong\, confident and connected throughout your pregnancy. \nEach class is inspired by the five elements—Earth\, Water\, Fire\, Air and Ether (Space)\, blending physical practice with mindfulness and practical tools to support your wellbeing. Together we’ll explore safe movement\, pelvic floor awareness\, breathing techniques for labour\, deep relaxation and connection with other expectant mothers in a warm\, supportive community. \nNo previous yoga experience is necessary. Classes are carefully adapted to support your individual stage of pregnancy. \nThese classes are proudly supported through the QLDC CLASS Community Fund\, enabling us to offer these programmes at a subsidised rate and make prenatal and postnatal wellbeing more accessible for local families.
URL:https://www.teatamira.nz/events/prenatal-yoga/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Kapa Rua\, Dart House\, 12 Hawthorne Drive\, Frankton\, 9300\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Wellbeing
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SUMMARY:Mums & Bubs Yoga (6 Weeks to Crawling)
DESCRIPTION:Babies become part of the practice through songs\, playful movement and age-appropriate activities that encourage bonding and development. Parents will also learn simple baby massage and calming techniques to help soothe unsettled babies\, support digestion and promote relaxation. \nRecover\, Connect & Thrive. A nurturing space where both you and your baby are warmly welcomed. Designed for mothers and babies from 6 weeks until crawling\, these classes combine gentle postnatal yoga\, breathwork and relaxation to rebuild strength\, restore confidence and support emotional wellbeing. Babies become part of the practice through songs\, playful movement and age-appropriate activities that encourage bonding and development. Parents will also learn simple baby massage and calming techniques to help soothe unsettled babies\, support digestion and promote relaxation. Inspired by the five elements\, each class offers practical tools\, meaningful connection and a welcoming community where you can move at your own pace\, meet other local families and enjoy this special season of motherhood together. \nNo yoga experience is required—feeding\, cuddles\, naps and wriggles are all part of the experience. \nClass dates are: \n\nWednesday 30 September\nWednesday 7 October\nWednesday 25 November\nWednesday 2 December\nWednesday 9 December\n‍\n\nThese classes are proudly supported through the QLDC CLASS Community Fund\, enabling us to offer these programmes at a subsidised rate and make prenatal and postnatal wellbeing more accessible for local families.
URL:https://www.teatamira.nz/events/mums-bubs-yoga-6-weeks-to-crawling/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Kapa Rua\, Dart House\, 12 Hawthorne Drive\, Frankton\, 9300\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Wellbeing
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