News from around the rohe on what’s been happening in the creative industries!
June 2026 Pānui/ Newsletter
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A.I. in the Arts
Artificial Intelligence. It’s truly everywhere. Your favourite apps and software, websites, even your doctor is on board the AI train. What I want to speak to, is the effect AI art has on our creatives, especially locally here in the Coromandel.
TMG 50th Anniversary and Annual Young Performers Concert
As Thames Music Group looks towards the future and our 50th year anniversary in 2027, we are also taking little peeks at some of the concerts and activities of the TMG since its beginning in 1977.
Bowled Over Exhibition
Carved From Stone – This June, Vessel Art Gallery in Thames presents Bowled Over, a new exhibition by local artist Stuart Hislop celebrating a remarkable milestone: one year of creating hand-carved stone bowls.
May 2026 Pānui/ Newsletter
News from around the rohe on what’s been happening in the creative industries!
May is NZ Music Month
NZ Music Month Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa celebrates the artists and music scenes from across our fair land. It’s our annual opportunity to turn up local sounds and have more of our music in more ears around the country.
The Space Between: Making Vā
In March, Matt release his debut album, Vā, an 11-track work created in Samoa from field recordings, found sounds and collaborations, woven together with bass-heavy electronic production.
April 2026 Pānui/ Newsletter
News from around the rohe on what’s been happening in the creative industries!
Harp in Hauraki
A concert by highly acclaimed and award winning Breton harpist and singer, Kevin Le Pennec, on 20 March saw a small but really keen audience turnout at the Monkey House Lounge and Cabaret.
Whangamatā Art Trail Back This Eater
The much-loved Whangamatā Arts Trail returns for Easter, promising a vibrant weekend of creativity, connection, and discovery across the community. With 10 unique hubs open to the public, this year’s trail invites locals and visitors alike to step inside studios, gardens, and pop-up exhibition spaces.
