Art Kaipara AGM

By Helen Martin Art Kaipara aims to provide a vibrant environment for the development and growth of artists, as well as for the social and cultural wellbeing of the general community throughout the Kaipara region. The organisation is also committed to catering for...

Call for proposals for Kaipara Coast EXHIBITION 2017.

Artists are invited to submit proposals for exhibiting at the upcoming Exhibition 2017 at Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens. Proposals will be considered that reflect current New Zealand art practice including object, installation, video, participatory and ephemeral...

Kaukapakapa Playcentre back up and running

After having to close down for repairs after the playcentre building was flooded we have now re-opened. We are still unpacking and receiving delivery of last-minute items, but at least we are in, and it’s so good to be back. On our very first day (Monday 2nd May),...

Kaukapakapa School Update

Takoha Ropati from Harbour Sport brought a team into Kaukapakapa to teach our students the Maori game Ki O Rahi. Students caught on quickly to the fast moving game and look forward to making it a regular part of our sport at Kaukapakapa School. On Pink Shirt day...

Seeking the Kaukapakapa Hotel’s history

Kaukapakapa resident Megan Paterson is currently researching the history of the Kaukapakapa Hotel. The original Hotel was opened in 1865, initially having an illicit still in the Whakatewai Bush before it was granted a licence.  It burnt down in July 1912 and was...