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Past Events

  • Considering a Te Tiriti Honouring Approach to Language Learning Policies for Migrant and Former Refugees.
    Considering a Te Tiriti Honouring Approach to Language Learning Policies for Migrant and Former Refugees.
    Thu, 08 Oct
    Cultural Conversations
    08 Oct 2026, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    Cultural Conversations, 123 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    In this presentation for Mahuru Māori, Elizabeth Hamilton will be sharing the findings of her Masters of Indigenous Studies research project.
  • Voices Served Dinner
    Voices Served Dinner
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 10 Sept
    Fairfield House, Nelson
    10 Sept 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Fairfield House, Nelson, 48 Van Diemen Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Join us for a series of communal fundraising dinners. Each dinner celebrates a different culture through authentic food and shared stories around one welcoming table.
  • Saree Stories
    Saree Stories
    Sat, 05 Sept
    The Nelson Provincial Museum
    05 Sept 2026, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
    The Nelson Provincial Museum, Cnr Trafalgar St and Hardy Street, Nelson 7040, New Zealand
    Come along to see, touch and explore different sarees up close, watch a live draping demonstration, ask questions and discover the craftsmanship and stories behind the saree.
  • Keep the Community Glowing - Cultural Conversations Dawn Rave fundraiser
    Keep the Community Glowing - Cultural Conversations Dawn Rave fundraiser
    Fri, 03 Jul
    277 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    03 Jul 2026, 6:30 am – 9:30 am
    277 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Before the city wakes, we dance
  • "Bringing back Tertulia" - A Cultural Conversations fundraiser
    "Bringing back Tertulia" - A Cultural Conversations fundraiser
    Sun, 28 Jun
    The Suter Art Gallery
    28 Jun 2026, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    The Suter Art Gallery, 208 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Help keep the community glowing with the ancient tradition of gathering to share ideas, stories and art.
  • Light & Ink: Lantern Making and Calligraphy
    Light & Ink: Lantern Making and Calligraphy
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 13 Jun
    Cultural Conversations
    13 Jun 2026, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Cultural Conversations, 123 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Spend a gentle half-day immersed in the quiet dialogue between hand, heart, and light.
  • Hands up for Care and Connection
    Hands up for Care and Connection
    Wed, 27 May
    Cultural Conversations
    27 May 2026, 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
    Cultural Conversations, 123 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    A ‘Hands up for Hospice’ fundraiser for Nelson Tasman Hospice
  • Seasonal Self-Care: Chinese Qi Gong & Aotearoa Plants Wisdom
    Seasonal Self-Care: Chinese Qi Gong & Aotearoa Plants Wisdom
    Sat, 25 Apr
    Cultural Conversations
    25 Apr 2026, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    Cultural Conversations, 123 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Explore with Jing Jing Jackson how Chinese wisdom connects wellbeing with nature and the seasons.
  • Where Music Speaks and Conversations Flow
    Where Music Speaks and Conversations Flow
    Tue, 21 Apr
    Cultural Conversations
    21 Apr 2026, 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
    Cultural Conversations, 123 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Join us at an intimate gathering where four musicians from different cultural traditions and genres, meet kōrero and create improvised music together.
  • Together as one - Fatima’s hijab story
    Together as one - Fatima’s hijab story
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, 20 Apr
    Cultural Conversations
    20 Apr 2026, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    Cultural Conversations, 123 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Fatima’s story of how she found strength from her hijab
  • Lunar New Year Celebration
    Lunar New Year Celebration
    Sat, 28 Feb
    Cultural Conversations
    28 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Cultural Conversations, 123 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Pop in and out anytime. Experience traditional Chinese arts—paper cutting, lantern making, calligraphy, head massage, and folk songs.
  • Checkmate, Mate – Chess Workshop
    Checkmate, Mate – Chess Workshop
    Mon, 23 Feb
    Cultural Conversations
    23 Feb 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
    Cultural Conversations, 123 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Designed for beginners and intermediate players of all ages, the Checkmate, Mate Workshops are a fun and engaging way to dive into chess.
  • Dawn - Valentines day Soulful Reflections
    Dawn - Valentines day Soulful Reflections
    Sat, 14 Feb
    Cultural Conversations
    14 Feb 2026, 7:30 am – 8:45 am
    Cultural Conversations, 123 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    This gathering is an invitation to remember love as something we are.
  • Checkmate, Mate – Chess Workshop
    Checkmate, Mate – Chess Workshop
    Mon, 26 Jan
    Cultural Conversations
    26 Jan 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
    Cultural Conversations, 123 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Designed for beginners and intermediate players of all ages, the Checkmate, Mate Workshops are a fun and engaging way to dive into chess.
  • Where Conversations speak and Music flows
    Where Conversations speak and Music flows
    Fri, 23 Jan
    Waa Club
    23 Jan 2026, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
    Waa Club, 183 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    A lunchtime collaboration between Wellington band Krakerjack, Cultural Conversations and Waa club.
  • Soulful Reflections of 2025
    Soulful Reflections of 2025
    Sat, 06 Dec
    Cultural Conversations
    06 Dec 2025, 7:45 am – 9:00 am
    Cultural Conversations, 123 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Greet the morning with a guided session to reflect the year gone by.
  • Dawn Meditation — The Dance of Light and Dark
    Dawn Meditation — The Dance of Light and Dark
    Sat, 01 Nov
    Cultural Conversations
    01 Nov 2025, 7:45 am – 8:30 am
    Cultural Conversations, 123 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    In the wake of Diwali we’re reminded that brightness and shadow are not opposites to conquer but movements within the same wholeness.
  • Dawn Ragas
    Dawn Ragas
    Wed, 29 Oct
    Cultural Conversations
    29 Oct 2025, 6:00 am – 7:00 am
    Cultural Conversations, 123 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Sit in stillness as sitar, voice, and tabla carry you gently into the day with Indian morning ragas, a warm and quiet musical experience.
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