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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:
Saturdays, 15 March, 29 March and 12 April: Learn the art of flower pressing with historical interpreter Ruth Page at Howick Historical Village. 1.30pm-3.30pm. Bells Road, Pakuranga. Cost $25-$40, includes admission. Booking essential via https://www.historicalvillage.org.nz/eventslivedays/flowerpressing.
Saturdays, 15 March, 29 March, 5 April, 12 April and 26 April: Learn about life in the past and make a beeswax candle at Howick Historical Village as part of Eco Fest. 11am. Bells Road, Pakuranga. General admission + $5 per person.
Sundays, 16 March, 23 March, 30 March, 6 April, 13 April and 27 April: Churn cream into butter with a costumed guide at Howick Historical Village. Taste the results afterwards! 11am. Bells Road, Pakuranga. Free with general admission.
Saturdays 22 March and 29 March: Join Han Nae Kim in a two-day ‘Kintsugi’ workshop learning the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold. 9am-11am. 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick. $148.
Sunday, 23 March: Join Auckland Regional Bindery at Howick Historical Village for their art of bookbinding workshop. 10.30am-2.30pm. Bells Road, Pakuranga. Space is limited. Book via www.eventfinda.co.nz. $25.
Saturday, 29 March: Uxbridge presents The Goblin | Te Tupua, a solo play written and performed by John Davies. 5.30pm. 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick. $25.
Saturday, 5 April: Te Tuhi presents Inter-migrational cooking, a workshop facilitated by Soil of Cultures where we’ll exchange culinary traditions through the preparation of recipes taught by recent and settled migrants and refugees. 10am-2pm. 21 William Roberts Road, Pakuranga. Limited to 20 participants (RSVP at info@tetuhi.art). Koha appreciated.
Sunday, 6 April: To celebrate its Golden Anniversary, Te Tuhi opens 50 Years On, an exhibition of ephemera from the gallery’s archive covering the period 1975–2025. From 9am onwards. 21 William Roberts Road, Pakuranga. Free.
Sunday, 13 April: Join Auckland Regional Bindery at Howick Historical Village for their art of bookbinding workshop. 10.30am-2.30pm. Bells Road, Pakuranga. Places limited. Book at www.eventfinda.co.nz. $25.
Sunday, 20 April: Hop on down to the Howick Historical Village Easter Extravaganza 2025. Experience a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration and meet the Easter Bunny! 10am-4pm. Bells Road, Pakuranga. Booking on Eventfinda is strongly recommended. Limited door sales only: Adult $20, child $12.
Ongoing:
Every Saturday: Uxbridge hosts The Art Cupboard, a casual drop-in art space for families. 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick. 10am-12pm. Gold coin donation.
From Saturday, 15 March to Saturday, 30 March: Te Tuhi presents the Celebrating Culture Pop-Up, an exciting lineup of cultural events and creative experiences by local groups. Hours vary. Ormiston Town Centre (shop space next to New World). Free.
Until Sunday, 13 April: Te Tuhi presents four exhibitions including work by local and international artists such as Lee Yanghee, John Vea, Soil of Cultures and Fa’amele Etuale. 21 William 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. Monday-Saturday, 10am–4pm. Free.
Until December, 2025: Polish Heritage Trust Museum showcases the life and work of Olga Boznanska, a key painter of the Young Poland period. 125 Elliot St, Howick. Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm; Sunday, 12pm-5pm. Casual entry by donation. Groups must book in advance: 09 533 3530 (small fee applies).
Continuous: Arts Out East presents Speak Out East (Community Poetry), a project aimed at utilising unused wall spaces throughout Botany Town Centre to showcase poetry from various community groups. The first featured poem is Half Moon Bay by Fu Jinzhi. Botany Town Centre. Free.
