News
We have our finger on the arts pulse of the Coromandel Peninsula and Hauraki rohe.
Learn all about the local creative community through our news and interviews.
Seeking Arts Mentors
pARTner Up is Creative Coromandel’s Arts mentoring program operating across the Thames-Coromandel District & Hauraki rohe, offering a one-to-one partnering system for artists. The aim of the program is to develop, deepen and/or further the level of...
Coromandel Arts and Creative Industries Strategy Update
The Coromandel Arts and Creative Industries Strategy was developed in cooperation with TCDC and adopted in 2016 as its first arts strategy. A major outcome was the setting up of Creative Coromandel He Mana Toi Moehau after community consultations were held throughout the district in to investigate the needs of the arts community.
This strategy is now up for review and Creative Coromandel will again be going out to the community to find out what is happening in your area and where support is most needed.
Meet Roimata Taimana, illustrator, singer/songwriter and Mataora (change agent)
The multi-talented artist, Roimata Taimana, discusses his latest exhibition: Lens Pens Paper, his upcoming exhibitions: 10 Artists, his spiritual approach to making music, his desire to play a romantic role and the opportunity to celebrate the first publicly recognised Matariki.
Paper: Meet Phillip Fickling, Paper Engineer
We caught up with Phil Fickling, paper engineer, to chat about cardboard boxes, Antarctica, Navy dentists and his latest exhibition: Lens Pens Paper.
Lens: Meet Ian Preece, Photographer
Lens, Pens, Paper is an exhibition of the works of local artists Ian Preece, Roimata Taimana and Phillip Fickling.
Literature, Plays and More on the Coromandel
Book launches, plays and more this weekend.
Queen’s Birthday Exhibitions on the Coromandel
The Coromandel is one of the arts hotspots of New Zealand.
Queen’s Birthday Gigs on the Coromandel
Wondering what gigs you can see on The Coromandel for the Queen’s Birthday Weekend?
Kiwi artist grim! releases debut single in preparation for debut EP
Young, Kiwi artist grim! is preparing to release her first single “birthday” on May 31st.
Creative Coromandel is looking for a new Chair
Are you an arts passionate local keen to contribute to the governance team supporting the arts sector on the Coromandel Peninsula and Hauraki rohe?
Meet Tyler Downey A.K.A. Illustyler: Animator, Illustrator, Storyboard Artist and genuine nice guy
Tyler Downey is an illustrator and storyboard artist living in Whitianga, The Coromandel.
Meet Yvette Audain: Musician, Composer and Music Tutor
Yvette Audain will be performing at Creative Coromandel’s Mix and Mingle at The Monkey House next week.
Meet Molly and Kaspur from the Monkey House
Creative Coromandel is launching a series of regional Mix and Mingles, starting at the Monkey House in Whitianga next Wednesday.
Arts and Wellbeing Survey
We value what you have to say – so be heard and be active in positive community change.
International Nurses Day Interview: Shirley Cresswell
Artist Shirley Cresswell made her start in life as a Nurse.
Mother’s Day Interview with Reina & Brielle
We speak to mother-daughter artists Reina Cottier & Brielle Cottier-Hall.
Creative things to do on The Coromandel this week
Gigs, theatre shows, and workshops around town.
ANZAC Day Exhibitions on the Coromandel
Take time to reflect and visit one of the ANZAC Day exhibitions around The Coromandel.
Exhibitions and Galleries on The Coromandel
Everybody loves the sunshine but here’s some art for when it’s raining on The Coromandel.
Theatre and Comedy on The Coromandel
Theatre and comedy on The Coromandel Peninsula.
