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 one of our arts groups and become part of our 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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Singers
A joyful singing group bringing voices together in harmony, building confidence and creating community through shared musical expression.
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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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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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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.
Upcoming events
Keirunga Artists Autumn Exhibition 2026
Art Exhibition of work from Keirunga Artists group. All art is for sale. The award selector is local well-known artist, Helen Kerridge. Enter a raffle for a gourmet gift basket and make your choice for the people's choice award. Free entry
Opening night 5.30-7pm Friday 10 April 2026. Floor talk open to public 9-10am Saturday 11 April. Open daily 11-19 April 10-4pm.
Venue: Havelock North Function Centre 30 Te Mata Road Havelock North.
Keirunga Artists Autumn Exhibition
About us
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