Puppet show explores the journey from grief to happiness
A child’s journey from grief to happiness will be explored in a puppet show full of music and mayhem. Aya and the Butterfly, by...
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- Sep 12
- 1 min
Strong Community Symposium
In partnership with NBS, and supported by Rātā Foundation, Nelson City Council, and Department of Internal Affairs, we are launching a...
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- Aug 14
- 2 min
'We're talking about a lot of light' - Nelson festival celebrates diverse community
Nelson's winter light festival Te Ramaroa returns this weekend, with dozens of magical light installations and performances lighting up...
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- Jun 14
- 2 min
Beyond Borders exhibition challenges beliefs around identity
“Once you hear someone’s story, they’re no longer a statistic or a stranger,” says Tanya Nock. Nock, the creative director of community...
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- Jun 14
- 2 min
Ribbons of remembrance for Christchurch victims a reminder to 'stay united'
The last time Ali Kahwaji turned his hand to art, he was a schoolboy. Now – with a little help – Kahwaji, who is more at home in the...
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- May 22
- 3 min
Photographer's life began again at 60 with discovery of long-forgotten photos
Toshie Saito discovered her love for photography through her father and spent her childhood developing her skills with his mentorship. When
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- Jan 5
- 2 min
How the Global Stitch up and Ejaad Afghanistan are supporting each other.
They’re worlds apart, but two sewing groups in Nelson and Kabul have a common thread of support. Global Stitch Up, who meet at Nelson’s...
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- Jul 5, 2022
- 1 min
Shifting the narrative - One conversation at a time
Each year Nelson receives about 8-12% of New Zealand yearly quota of refugees. In 2019 when Tanya Nock set out to create Cultural...
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- Jun 13, 2022
- 2 min
'We joke around, we laugh': Colombian Kiwis help each other adapt to school life
Cultural Conversations (thanks to sponsors JP and Ros Pochin) provide an end of the week lunch for the ESOL students at Nelson College...
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- May 14, 2022
- 3 min
Refinery ArtSpace – Cultural Conversations
Walking into the Refinery Art Space is a refreshing and soul pampering experience. It’s up with the times and is loved by our community....
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- Apr 28, 2022
- 2 min
'We were scared all the time': teen's extraordinary tale of fleeing violence in Colombia
Growing up in Colombia, Miguel Nunez longed to walk the streets of his Cali neighbourhood on sleepless nights. However, while the...
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- Mar 11, 2022
- 1 min
The small project bringing big conversations to the world
3 March 2022 Courageous Conversations is a collaborative project bought to you by Tanya Nock, Creative Director at Cultural...
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- Jan 18, 2022
- 1 min
Capturing the colour and magic of Colombia
Despite being far from home, Colombian artist Karolina Serrano feels more connected to her country than ever. "I miss things from my...
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- Jan 18, 2022
- 2 min
Artist brings Sri Lankan art to life through a Kiwi lens
An ancient Sri Lankan art form has been given a Kiwi flourish in a central city exhibition. Brightly painted wooden masks are on display...
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- Jan 13, 2022
- 2 min
Taking a creative approach in Nelson
Who would not want to live in Nelson? The region has it all. A pleasant year-round climate. Abundant natural attractions in the form of...
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- Jan 13, 2022
- 8 min
Cultural Conversations: Asking awkward questions about Islam following the Auckland supermarket atta
Following the Auckland terrorist attack Nelson-based Muslims Mohammad Aboubakr and Sadia Tahir wanted to have a conversation with the...
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- Jan 13, 2022
- 3 min
Exhibition of powerful wāhine Māori stories to travel around Aotearoa
For Janice Wharepapa sharing the raw story of her life in an emotional exhibition was a like a concrete block being lifted off her...
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- Jan 13, 2022
- 2 min
Casual Conversations a way to hear untold stories
Everyone has a story, and this weekend you’ll be able to “borrow” a person to hear theirs. Organiser Tanya Nock came up with the idea for...
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- Jan 13, 2022
- 2 min
Mindfulness, harp music, and Te Ao Māori
Harpist Maria Te Rangimāria Oxnam (Rangitāne, Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Te Arawa) fell into the art almost by accident, taking a...
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- Jan 13, 2022
- 2 min
Cultural Conversations comes into its own as part of Nelson's art scene
A small arts hub on Nelson’s Hardy St has grown from small beginnings to become a thriving part of Nelson’s art scene. Cultural...
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