Past Exhibitions and Events

Exhibitions and events that have been held at Te Kōputu in the past are presented below in reverse chronological order (newest first).

Date:

Sat, 27/09/2025 - 9:00am to Sat, 06/12/2025 - 2:00pm

Through reconnection and talanoa, Tapa Moana Nui nurtures the knowledge and traditions of tapa, acknowledging each artist’s journey as both personal and part of a collective voyage.

Date:

Sat, 27/09/2025 - 9:00am to Sat, 06/12/2025 - 2:00pm

In COMPLEXITIES, Patricia Long reflects on the stresses and divisions of contemporary life.

Date:

Sat, 27/09/2025 - 9:00am to Sat, 06/12/2025 - 2:00pm

Follow the River traces the legacies of land loss and colonial reclassification in Aotearoa. Drawing on deeds, surveys, and maps, Robyn Hughes overlays archival text with imagery of rivers, wetlands, and coastal sites.

Date:

Sat, 23/11/2024 - 10:30am to Sat, 11/01/2025 - 2:00pm

This installation, by local artist Maia Wharewera-Ballard, transforms the gallery space. Her work seeks to reclaim mātauranga Māori and explore Tino Rangatiratanga through whakapapa.

Te Tuangahuru o Ngāti Awa Te Toki

Date:

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 10:00am to Wed, 08/01/2025 - 5:00pm

Ngāti Awa Te Toki te Tangatanga i te Rā te Ngohengohe i te wai!

A celebration of 10 years of Ngāti Awa Te Toki Festival. The Festival has promoted the growth and development of Ngāti Awa language, culture, performing arts, whanaungatanga and kotahitanga since 2014. This exhibition honours the first 10 years of Ngāti Awa Te Toki, and marks the vision and commitment from Te Ahi Kaa Committee and each hapū to continue this journey. View a decade’s worth of taonga, kōrero and kapa performances from the beginning of this iconic event to the present day.