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2 Mar 2026

Amplify

Discovering Joy Through The Process Of Creating

Creativity is far more than a skill or hobby. It is a community builder, a valuable source of personal grounding and provides a sense of…

13 Feb 2026

Amplify

The Impact of Auahatanga ki te Kāinga

A spotlight on some of the positive impacts of the Auahatanga ki te Kāinga programme like growing creativity, connection and confidence.

2 Feb 2026

Amplify

On Stage and Beyond: Creative Collaboration

Behind the scenes reflections on local arts, witnessing collaboration, creativity, and the celebration of new beginnings.

19 Jan 2026

Connect

Kia ora 2026!

Creative Waikato is back and ready for another year where Waikato thrives with all things arts, culture and creativity!

16 Dec 2025

Connect

Ka kite ano au i a koutou!

Creative Waikato, signing off for 2025. Here we are at the end of another epic year!

8 Dec 2025

Connect

Regional Engagement Celebration

Celebrating a year of travelling around our region, connecting and witnessing how local art continues to shape our vibrant region!

24 Nov 2025

Connect

The Internal Spark Creating an Outward Ripple

How a personal spark of creativity can lead to becoming a shared creative flame, burning through tough times and beyond.

17 Nov 2025

Elevate

Stitching and Weaving: A Metaphor for Social Cohesion

How the act of stitching connects with the fabric of society.

3 Nov 2025

Amplify

Handmade Connections Nurturing Wellbeing

The strength of creativity is in its ability to thrive regardless of place and to be a pathway for community connection and wellbeing.

20 Oct 2025

Connect

Letting Yourself Rest and Reset

We are in October already! For most, this year has flown and sometimes we need to stop and let ourselves rest and reset.

13 Oct 2025

Connect

Reflections of the Waikato Creative Symposium

An incredible day filled with whakawhanaungatanga, soundbites and thought-provoking moments for Waikato creatives.

7 Oct 2025

Advocate

It’s Time To Vote In Your Local Election

It’s time to have your say in who represents you at your local decision-making table.

3 Oct 2025

Amplify

Facilitating Creative Pathways

Exploring the joy of opening doors to new opportunities as part of our ongoing series celebrating local creatives who go beyond their…

26 Sep 2025

Connect

Pondering on AI and Creativity

Evelyn takes a moment to share and reflect on her past few years using AI and why we should still make space to be creative.

23 Sep 2025

Elevate

Seasons of Creativity

The Creative Waikato team shares about their own creativity, including how it shifts and changes over time.

12 Sep 2025

Advocate

Working with Local Government

A peek behind-the-scenes of how Creative Waikato works with local government.

8 Sep 2025

Connect

Waikato Creative Symposium: Announcing the Lineup

As we count down to the 20th of September, check out the lineup of panellists for the Waikato Creative Symposium!