Kāpiti District Gallery – the realisation of lofty goals
A large crowd, fine weather and a carnival atmosphere combined to create a memorable reopening for Kāpiti’s district public art gallery, Toi MAHARA. The redevelopment […]
Arts
Artist Darcy Nicholas accepts Toi MAHARA appointment
Distinguished contemporary Māori artist and arts administrator Darcy Nicholas, who recentlyreceived the Tauranga Moana Award for enduring artistic contribution, has accepted aninvitation to become Patron […]
Books Books and more Books for Kapiti
The Kāpiti Combined Lions Charity Book Fair is back this weekend with a bigger selection of books than ever before. There are books on every […]
Director’s Q&A Frances Hodgkins – Anything but a Still Life – Shoreline Cinema
Join director Blandine Massiet du Biest for this exclusive screening of her debut feature, Frances Hodgkins, Anything but a Still Life. The two special screenings […]
The Kilns choose First Resident Potter
Mixed media artist Adrienne Riseley will be the first Resident Potter at The Kilns at Te Horo. Adrienne, who originates from Lower Hutt has lived […]
Kapiti hears Blitz Kids
During World War II while Bristol suffered terrible bombings, 18,000 children were separated from their families. Despite the efforts of authorities, more than half of […]
Ōtaki’s Mini-Moguls Market
The upcoming Ōtaki Kids Market, set for Sunday, 8th October from 10 am to 2 pm, promises a unique gathering that celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit […]
Kapiti gets the Art of Quilting
Kāpiti’s growing reputation as a haven for the arts is enhanced this weekend with the staging of a Quilting exhibition at Southwards featuring local and […]
Art inspired by nature – Waiorua Gallery on Kāpiti Island joins the Art Trail
Kāpiti Island is the iconic island which lends it name to the Kāpiti Coast, a short drive north of Wellington. It’s best known as a […]
Little Mermaid making a Splash
Hundreds have already seen the highly acclaimed production of The Little Mermaid at Southwards Theatre and Director Linda Buckley says there are still some seats […]