FOR Parks AGM 2022 Sunday 7 August 2:30pm 

Main Room, Ferndale House 

830 New North Rd, Mt Albert

The Next Five Years for Auckland’s Regional Parks and the Hauraki Gulf: Progress or Problems?

Aug 7th AGM Speakers:  

• Scott De Silva, Manager Auckland Regional Parks

• Trent Taylor, Principal Ranger, Southern District, Auckland Regional Parks

• Alex Rogers, Executive Officer, Hauraki Gulf Forum

Artist in Residence Events March - June 2021

Regional Park Artist in Residence

Te Uru Gallery, February 20 - 2 June 2021, Te Ana Ru Cave, Whatipu  

Visit Jenny Gillam and Eugene Hansen’s recreation of the kauri dance floor at Te Ana Ru Cave, Whatipu, WRRP. This floor has an accompanying soundtrack which features seismic vibrations and taonga puoro music played by park ranger Riki Bennett. A book featuring text and photos is available for purchase at the gallery. 

Join Jenny and Eugene for a talk and tour of their work at the gallery on 6 March at 2pm. It’s free and no booking is required.

Arataki Visitors Centre, March 22 - 3 May 2021, Kowhai  and the Giants, Anawhata

Kate Parker’s Kowhai and the Giants is an exhibit of story boxes which visualize environmental issues of the Waitakere Ranges through paper dioramas. 

• The 3D story has been captured in a children’s book which will be launched at Arataki on March 28th.  

• Kate will share some of her papershaping and storytelling skills at a workshop for kids on April 22nd. 

Central Library, April Date to be confirmed, Aotea Great Barrier Island

2020’s Artist in Residence Chris McDowall will talk about the participatory and conservation ‘maps’ he has made while in residence on Aotea Great Barrier Island. The residency was a partnership project with Glenfern Sanctuary.

For an excellent overview of the artists’ residency experiences click on:

Auckland Artists in Residence - YouTube 

Check our Facebook page and website for more dates and more details.