Kia ora 2026!

The sun is shining, the people are smiling, and the Creative Waikato team is back for another year of supporting arts, culture and creativity in the mighty Waikato region. 

Arts, culture and creativity make our region a more connected and vibrant place to be. It can bring us together, inspire new ideas, and boost our wellbeing. It can help us to solve problems and imagine new possibilities. It can remind us to slow down and enjoy the moment. 

To learn a bit more about who Creative Waikato is and what we do, check out our website. And while you’re there, have a nosey at the community-led strategy, the Waikato Arts Navigator– for juicy ideas, handy evidence, key language and more.  

When we work together, we can support a Waikato that thrives with arts, culture and creativity. 

Mā whero, mā pango ka oti ai te mahi.
Many hands make light work. 

Thank you for following along for another year of all things Creative Waikato, we are excited for what 2026 has in store. 

Ngā mihi o te tau hou! Happy New Year! 

(And don’t forget, there’s still some summer left, so make sure to make the most of the season with all the wonderful creative thingstodo in Waikato.)