2026 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
We are excited to celebrate another incredible year of creativity, culture and community with you all! Check out our full programme of events below, download it
here, and make sure to add all the dates to your calendar- you won't want to miss a thing. For any pātai or more information, contact us below or
email kiaora@miharo.org
WELKAM LONG VANUATU
Art mo ol handikraft blong Vanuatu wetem ol portrait blong Katherine Buess.
We are very excited to welcome this display of art and crafts from the islands of Vanuatu in Melanesia.
From 22nd May until Tuesday 30th June, Mīharo gallery is filled with a collection of crafts made by artisans across Vanuatu, as well as portraits created by local artist and collector Katherine Buess.
We express our heartfelt gratitude to Katy for sharing the experiences from her many years spent with Volunteer Service Abroad, which have helped bring together this beautiful collection of artwork and stories.
Click here to see our gallery hours.
Tenkyu Tumas !
LEGENDS OF OUR LANDS EXHIBITION & AWARDS NIGHT
Each year we host an exhibition for Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary and even our open 18-25 year old category. This kaupapa is your chance to share your identity, creativity, and stories through art, following the theme of "Legends of Our Lands- Our people, Our places, Our Stories''.
Download an entry form for Murihiku here. Entries are due 5pm, Thursday 2nd July.
Entry forms for the Central Lakes exhibition will be available soon.
2026 T-Shirt Design Competition
Our annual t-shirt design competition, Tōhu Tautua (symbol of service) is open now!
This years theme is 'Legends of Our Lands- Our People, Our Places, Our Stories.'
Download a template for Murihiku, or Central Lakes, and take the chance to have your design printed onto our 2026 Polyfest t-shirts, worn by hundreds of volunteers!
Entries for Murihiku are due Friday 3rd July, and entries for Central Lakes are due Monday 7th September. The winners of each competition will be announced at our respective Art Awards night.
Mīharo Murihiku Trust is a Māori and Pasifika cultural arts trust based in Murihiku, Aotearoa. We facilitate and manage cultural and arts events within the Southland and Central Otago regions. This includes events, workshops, exhibitions and projects with a strong focus on engaging rangatahi.
We provide meaningful and enriching opportunities for our community that are underpinned by Māori and Pasifika values.
We want to see a region where arts and culture are visible, valued and thriving. A region where young people are exposed to meaningful and attainable opportunities for their futures.
