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.
Sharing
stories far
and wide
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.
Reflections of the Waikato Creative Symposium
An incredible day filled with whakawhanaungatanga, soundbites and thought-provoking moments for Waikato creatives.
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.
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…
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.
Seasons of Creativity
The Creative Waikato team shares about their own creativity, including how it shifts and changes over time.
Working with Local Government
A peek behind-the-scenes of how Creative Waikato works with local government.
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!
Creatively Working Towards a Common Goal
A travel tale from Taumarunui as our team (re)connect with creatives from around the region.
Introducing: Waikato Creative Symposium
Mark your calendar and get your tickets now for a day of connection and kōrero, this September in Kirikiriroa Hamilton.
CCS Funding Celebrates 30 Years
Adrienne celebrates 30 years of the Creative Communities Scheme by sharing some great stories, tips and celebrating creativity in community.
Wellness. Weirdness. Connection.
A commitment to enabling expression, encouraging participation, and celebrating creativity for enhancing personal and social wellbeing.
Celebrating International Friendship Day
Alexis celebrates International Friendship Day by lifting the curtain on friendships made through creative activity.
Waikato Creatives Cultivating Community Through the Arts
Artists efforts remind us that meaningful engagement starts at the local level.
Auahatia!
Communities come together to share visions for the future through song all led by tamariki and rangatahi from Kirikiriroa.
Nurturing Creative Community Spaces
Unpacking how creative community spaces nurture connection, confidence and belonging.
Enrol to have your say in local elections
Creative Waikato is on a mission to get our creative community heard during these local elections.
Celebrating Creative Volunteers
June is the month of The Big Shout Out, where Aotearoa joins together to celebrate the power of volunteering.
Hautapu ki Aramiro Pā
Our Kaiwhakahaere i nga Mahi Toi shares a guide to Hautapu for this Matariki season.
The Value of Creative Safe Spaces
Creative safe spaces can be found throughout the Waikato, often operating without fanfare, always underpinned with care.
Working with Council in Matamata-Piako
An example of how Creative Waikato regularly works alongside Waikato councils to help enable arts, culture and creativity.
Circus, Cities and Connected Communities: Can circus change a city?
Reflections on the Circus in the Centre initiative, and the impact of public creative events in Waikato.
Celebrating Creative Community Activators
In this upcoming series, we are talking to individuals from across the region who embody the shared values of community and artistic…