News from around the rohe on what’s been happening in the creative industries!
July 2025 Pānui/ Newsletter
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Mana Mātātahi: Divine On Every Level
It was a great joy to experience Mana Mātātahi at their Matariki concert at St. George’s Church in Thames. The energy, complexity of harmonies, and interaction between the vocalists in this youth-driven chorus were outstanding.
The Kiribati Mamas: Louisa & Kaetaeta
Over the coming months, we’ve decided to share the enthusiastically received exhibition, Art Is Identity. Our first choice is a long-held historical and collaborative pair: the delightful, talented, and humble Louisa Humphry and Kaetaeta Watson.
Creative Coromandel Farewells Founding Member and Trustee
After eight years of dedicated service, Bernie Ross has retired from her role as an original Trustee of He Mana Toi Moehau Trust/ Creative Coromandel. A respected figure in the Whangamatā arts community, Bernie is widely known for her beautiful harakeke weaving and her passionate advocacy for Toi Māori/ Māori art.
June 2025 Pānui/ Newsletter
News from around the rohe on what’s been happening in the creative industries!
artbeat impact report
2024 was a huge success! Over the 3 months the festival had 91 events. There were over 30,000 event attendees with 9,000 from outside the region.
Total ticket sales were above $200k, and total outside visitor spend while here went past the $3 million mark.
Find out all the facts in this colourful and fun, easy to digest 40-page report!
The Nukes Are Coming To Thames!
Enter the slightly askew and magical world of ukulele trio ‘The Nukes’, who have been wowing audiences around Aotearoa for over 15 years. Now, with young Parker prodigy JayP, they embark on a new musical journey as they undertake the next chapter in their colourful and eventful career.
Whangamatā Easter Art Trail Breaks Records Despite Wild Weather
Rain couldn’t dampen the spirit of art lovers who turned out in force for this year’s Whangamatā Easter Art Trail – the biggest and most successful yet.
Connection, Collaboration, Creativity & Community
Ngā mihi nui to the Thames creative community for a fabulous Wednesday night on the 9th of April at our Creative Conversations! This completed the first round of going into all the five wards, to connect and kōrero with creatives all across the rohe.
May 2025 Pānui/ Newsletter
News from around the rohe on what’s been happening in the creative industries!
