Whakatinanahia i Te Pō

Kohinga Ringatoi Collective

Opening 11am Saturday 28th March

Open 28th March to 26th April 2026

Whakatinanahia (Hakatinanahia) i Te Pō is a multi-disciplinary body of work exploring the relationship between wāhine Māori and Te Pō. The contributing artists are Hiria Thomas, Cece Gray, and Erana Kaa (Kohinga Ringatoi Collective), featuring works created by Akomanga Kea from Te Kura Takiwa o Opononi.

The Collective honours their tūpuna, Kohingarua Ruma Harding (née Murray), who passed away as a young mother during the tuberculosis epidemic. These works depict her tūpuna, her descendants, and thus her continuing presence. The disciplines represented in Whakatinanahia i Te Pō include: clay (uku-Hineahuone), photography (hakaahuatanga-Hine‑tītama/Hinenui‑te‑Pō), and textiles (kākahu-Hine‑te‑iwaiwa).

Te Awa ki Te Moana

Village Arts Summer Show

Opening 11am Saturday 6th December 2025

Open December 6th 2025 to March 2026

Our summer exhibition, “Te Awa ki Te Moana” (The River to the Sea), celebrates living in Hokianga/Te Tai Tokerau. This group show features mixed media work from 25+ artists. The show opens at 11am on Saturday 6th December and runs all summer long. The show will be refreshed over this time.

We also have some interesting new work in our small gallery shop. If you’re looking for a special gift or just a little indulgence for yourself, we recommend a visit. Our best wishes for the holiday season and many thanks for all your support in 2025.

Earth · Fire · Water · Air

a ceramics exhibition

Meet the artists Saturday 25th October at 11am

Open 24th October to 30th November 2025

Early access for KOAST https://koast.org.nz/ art trail on Friday 24th from 10am – 3pm, extra day for KOAST on Monday 27th October, then open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 3pm till 30th November.

“Earth · Fire · Water · Air” presents a curated selection of ceramic works by both established and emerging makers. From beautiful functional pieces to striking sculptural and installation works, the exhibition invites you to experience the timeless dialogue between clay and the elements.

Artists include: Robin Anaru Anderson, Jacqueline Aust, Richard Clark, Formed Function, Liz McAuliffe, Anabelle McCusker, Eve Morris, Isla Osbourne, John Parker, Richard Parker, Angus Roberts, Kristina Robertson, Harriet Stockman, Linda Wigley.

Ngahere

Opening Saturday 13th September 11am

Open 13th September to Sunday 19th October 2025

We reopen the gallery on 13th September with our Spring exhibition, “Ngahere”.
20+ artists from Hokianga/Te Tai Tokerau will present new work in various medium, celebrating our native bush.

The gallery will be open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 3pm.

Conservation Week

DOC and the local Conservation Board have exhibits on show at Village Arts.
Our native species need some help and this year’s theme is “Take Action for Nature”. Come and view the interactive conservation displays with trees from the local native tree nursery. Write your own conservation message on the gallery window and get some ideas on how you can make a difference. The Conservation Week display will be open Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th September, 10am to 2pm.