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- By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson
It was a busy weekend on May 10-11 across east Auckland as we celebrated three historical arts and cultural events.
Happy 50th birthday Te Tuhi
On Saturday, May 10, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Te Tuhi.
The Pakuranga Arts Centre opened in 1975 but has roots back to 1969 when a small group of forward-thinking creative women (led by Iris Fisher and Nanette Cameron) formed the Pakuranga Arts Society.
Since then over 700 exhibitions have featured local, national and internationally significant artists.
It was wonderful to have many current and former staff and artists present to celebrate this amazing milestone.
Te Tuhi has an exhibition covering their history open until December.
The Howick Local Board is proud of our partnership with Te Tuhi, who we fund to deliver the Arts Out East programme and Te Taiwhanga Taiohi Youth Space.
Kotahitanga
Later that afternoon we assembled at Ō Wairoa Marae and Uxbridge Arts and Culture to open a new exhibition Kotahitanga which runs until June 21.
The history and purpose of Ō Wairoa Marae is explored through kōrero, taonga and artefacts, all of which have remained onsite through its history.
It was an opportunity to acknowledge the legacy of Emilia Maude Nixon, who arrived 100 years ago, before gifting the Marae and kaupapa (mission) to the people of Howick.
Her legacy lives on through Whaea Taini Drummond who has been kaitiaki (guardian) since 1983.
The Howick Local Board is proud to fund Uxbridge Arts and Culture, enabling them to deliver an exceptional range of community arts and cultural experiences.
Howick Historical Village
And on Sunday, May 11, the Howick Historical Village hosted a Tea for Harmony event in collaboration with the China Cultural Centre in Auckland.
It was wonderful to see the Village full of people and activities, exploring the arrival of the Fencible Settlers and more recent immigrants.
The Village has regular live days as well as a wide range of community events and activities for the whole family.
The Howick Local Board is proud to fund the Howick Historical Village, enabing them to continue to record and tell local history.
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