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This is a shared arts column put together by the Howick Historical Village, Te Tuhi, and Uxbridge Arts and Culture.
Events:
Thursday, 10 April, 6pm and Thursday, 17 April, 11am: Uxbridge Theatre proudly presents Teddy Show. Filmed in Howick, starring renowned New Zealand actor Mark Hadlow and mixed-heritage young actress Meiling. Enjoy an inspiring story of love and creativity. 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick. Book via www.uxbridge.org.nz. $5 per ticket.
Saturday 12 April, 1.30pm–3.30pm: Learn flower pressing at Howick Historical Village (HHV). Bells Road, Pakuranga. Book via www.historicalvillage.org.nz/eventslivedays/flowerpressing. $25-$40, includes admission.
Saturday, 12 April and 26 April, 11am: Make a beeswax candle at HHV as part of EcoFest. Bells Road, Pakuranga. General admission + $5 per person.
Saturday, 12 April, 10am–2pm: Te Tuhi presents Inter-migrational cooking, a workshop facilitated by Soil of Cultures focused on an exchange of culinary traditions shared by migrants and refugees. 21 William Roberts Road, Pakuranga. Limit: 20 participants (RSVP at info@tetuhi.art). Koha appreciated.
Sunday, 13 April, 10.30am–2.30pm: Join Auckland Regional Bindery at HHV for their art of bookbinding workshop. Bells Road, Pakuranga. Places limited. Book via Eventfinda. $25.
Wednesday, 16 April, 10am–noon: Celebrate a Polish Easter with family-friendly crafts and a brief talk at the Polish Heritage Trust Museum! For Auckland World of Culture Festival. 125 Elliot Street, Howick. $10 per person.
Wednesday, 16 April, 11am: Uxbridge Theatre screens the classic Disney film Aladdin. 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick. Book via www.uxbridge.org.nz. $6 per ticket and free popcorn!
Thursday, 17 April to Thursday, 24 April: Kids Holiday Programme at Uxbridge. A fantastic range of creative workshops including clay, sewing, and no-bake goodies in a fun, supportive environment. 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick. Book via www.uxbridge.org.nz.
Sunday, 20 April, 10am-4pm: Hop on down to HHV’s family-friendly Easter Extravaganza 2025. Meet the Easter Bunny! Bells Road, Pakuranga. Book via Eventfinda. Limited door sales only. Adult $20, child $12.
Wednesday, 23 April, 11am: See family favourite Happy Feet at Uxbridge Theatre. 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick. Book via www.uxbridge.org.nz. $6 per ticket and free popcorn!
Saturday, 3 May, 4pm-6pm: Te Tuhi opens four new exhibitions with works by artists including Liu Chuang, Sean Hill, Pounamu Rurawhe and Whiro Walker, and Grant Priest. 21 William Roberts Road, Pakuranga. Free.
Ongoing:
Every Saturday, 10am–noon: Uxbridge hosts The Art Cupboard, a casual drop-in art space for families. 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick. Gold coin donation.
From Saturday, 12 April to Sunday, 27 April: Take a break at HHV with our School Holiday fun. Learn cyanotype printing, explore the pollinator trail, and more! Bells Road, Pakuranga. Free with admission, beeswax candle making $5/person.
Until Sunday, 13 April: Te Tuhi presents four exhibitions including work by artists such as Lee Yanghee, John Vea, Soil of Cultures, and Fa’amele Etuale. 21 Williams Roberts Road, Pakuranga. Free.
Until Saturday, 19 April: Uxbridge presents Estelle Ruijne’s collection of expressive paintings in Metamorphōsis. The Wall Gallery, 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick. Free.
Until Saturday, 20 April: Uxbridge presents Take Five, a survey of paintings by Howick artist Peter Hall. The Malcolm Smith Gallery, 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick. Free.
Until Wednesday, 30 April: Set out on the Pollinator Discovery Trail at HHV. Bells Road, Pakuranga. Free with admission.
Until 21 December: celebrating its Golden Anniversary, Te Tuhi presents 50 Years On, an exhibition sourced from the gallery’s archive. 21 William Roberts Road, Pakuranga. Free.
Until December: Polish Heritage Trust Museum showcases Olga Boznanska, a key painter of the Young Poland period. 125 Elliot Street, Howick. Casual entry by koha. Groups book via: phtmuseum@outlook.com (small fee applies).
Continuous: Arts Out East presents Neighbourhood Stories, a podcast led by Anju Desai that highlights the contributions of east Aucklanders to their community. Online. Free.
Continuous: Arts Out East presents Speak Out East (Community Poetry), a project showcasing poetry throughout Botany Town Centre. Featured poem is Half Moon Bay by Fu Jinzhi. Free.
