Welcome to the
Keirunga community
A place to create, celebrate and connect.
Nestled in the heart of Havelock North, Keirunga Creative Arts Venue is a place where history, creativity, and community come together. Set within beautiful heritage gardens, it offers an inspiring backdrop for every occasion. Keirunga is home to a vibrant mix of arts groups, cultural gatherings, and wellness activities. The venue also provides a unique and memorable setting for weddings, celebrations, and special events.
Join Our Creative Community
Stay connected and be the first to hear about upcoming exhibitions, workshops, performances, markets and special events at Keirunga Creative Arts Venue.
Discover what's happening, get inspired and be part of our vibrant creative community!
Arts groups
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Artists
A vibrant community of creatives exploring diverse mediums, sharing ideas, and developing artistic skills in a supportive, inspiring studio environment.
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Quilters
Passionate quilters creating beautiful patchwork pieces, sharing techniques, collaborating on projects, and celebrating the art of textile.
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![Group of women and children gathered around a large wooden table embroidering, knitting, and chatting in a cozy, well-lit room with floral wallpaper, wooden accents, and a large window.]()
Creative Fibre
Fibre artists working with wool, yarn, weaving, spinning, felting, textile design, and more. We gather weekly to create, learn, and inspire each other.
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![A group of older men and women singing in a choir outdoors in a lush park, accompanied by a guitarist and guided by a conductor.]()
Singers
A joyful singing group bringing voices together in harmony, building confidence and creating community through shared musical expression.
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![Orchestra playing instruments outdoors, audience sitting on benches under trees.]()
Brass Band
A long-standing community brass band bringing musicians together to rehearse, perform, and share the joy of live music across local events.
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![A person writing in a notebook at a desk, with eyeglasses and a mug nearby.]()
Writers
A dedicated group crafting stories, poetry, memoir, and written expression. Meeting regularly to share work, inspire creativity, and refine their craft.
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![A person sewing a book binding with a needle and thread at a worktable.]()
Book Arts
Artists crafting handmade books, journals, paper artworks, and intricate bindings, experimenting with traditional and contemporary techniques.
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Youth Theatre
A dynamic youth theatre group building confidence, creativity, and performance skills through acting, movement, improvisation, and stagecraft.
About us
Discover the story behind
Keirunga Gardens