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Winner of the 2021 Te Manu Tito Waiata Rotorua Song Writing Competition announced

In the lead up to New Zealand Music Month (May 2021) locals had the opportunity to enter Te Manu Tito Waiata Song Writing...

07 May, 2021

ArtsMad Tuesday 11 May 2021

ArtsMadQuick-fire talks from the arts community ArtsMad is a visual presentation evening that takes place four times a year, where people from the wider...

04 May, 2021

Talented locals showcased during New Zealand Music Month 2021

Rotorua has always played a significant part in celebrating New Zealand Music Month and this year is no different. After being in lockdown...

29 April, 2021

Safe Haven – Te Āhuru Mōwai

This exhibition by artist Sydnee Murray, explores the perception of sheltered havens and what is hidden from view. While Te Āhuru Mōwai –...

28 April, 2021

Over $60,000 in grants for Rotorua arts initiatives

With nearly double the normal amount of funding available, the Rotorua District Creative Communities Scheme are pleased to announce that $63,446 has been...

09 April, 2021

Rotorua Song Writing Competition – Te Manu Tito Waiata

Calling all Rotorua musicians, songwriters, composers and lyricists! Te Manu Tito Waiata is a song writing competition taking place during Rotorua’s New Zealand...

15 March, 2021

Rotorua song writing concert back for a second year

Following its launch last year, the Rotorua Song Writing Competition Te Manu Tito Waiata is returning in the lead up to New Zealand...

15 March, 2021

100 Women Rotorua

**UPDATE: The opening of this exhibition has been postponed until Friday 12 March 2021. This extensive photographic exhibition by local artist, Katie Hoy, highlights...

17 February, 2021

Final Te Ahi Tupua chapter comes to a close

Partners, funders and contributors marked the successful completion of Te Ahi Tupua today with a karakia. This morning was an opportunity for partners and...

27 January, 2021