Te Muka Toi, Te Muka Tākata Creative and Culture Hui 2025

12 - 15 June l Queenstown & Wānaka

Te Muka Toi, Te Muka Tākata Hui was a powerful celebration of creativity, identity, connection, and vision. 

We opened with the voices, leadership and mātauraka of Kāi Tahu - grounding the hui in whakapapa, whenua, and intergenerational knowledge. Their presence and guidance helped set the tone for an event rooted in respect, relationship, and place.

Whether you shared your mahi, joined a kōrero, took part in a workshop, or simply showed up with open curiosity - thank you. You helped make this hui something truly special.

Over four days, we:

  • Shared stories and ideas

  • Created new relationships, revived old ones, and imagined bold futures for creativity, culture, and heritage in our district.

The 2025 Te Muka Toi Te Muka Tākata Hui has now concluded. Thank you to all our supporters and everyone that came along and joined the kōrero. If you are interested in seeing the full programme, scroll down.

We are already planning the 2026 hui. Make sure to follow us for more.

Explore the 2025 Schedule of Events


Creative Matchmaking Info Session
Jun
14

Creative Matchmaking Info Session

This October/November, we’re transforming all kinds of spaces across the Queenstown Lakes District into sites of creative expression — with a district-wide public art exhibition that goes beyond gallery walls.

Got a creative idea — or a space to share? Come along to a Creative Matchmaking Info Session.

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The Business of Creativity
Jun
14

The Business of Creativity

In this session tourism development and experience design specialist Brad Rowe will walk you through the essential principles of visitor experience design and show you how to make every moment count.

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An Evening with Aro l Te Karanga Live
Jun
13

An Evening with Aro l Te Karanga Live

Join award-winning duo ARO l Charlies and Emily Looker (Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua, Ngāti Mutunga) for an evening of original waiata that weave together jazz, folk, and haka-infused pop.

This is a paid, ticketed event brought to you by Te Atamira.

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Creative Matchmaking Info Session
Jun
13

Creative Matchmaking Info Session

This October/November, we’re transforming all kinds of spaces across the Queenstown Lakes District into sites of creative expression — with a district-wide public art exhibition that goes beyond gallery walls.

Got a creative idea — or a space to share? Come along to this Creative Matchmaking Information Session.

View Event →
The Business of Creativity
Jun
13

The Business of Creativity

In this session tourism development and experience design specialist Brad Rowe will walk you through the essential principles of visitor experience design and show you how to make every moment count.

View Event →

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Te Muka Toi, Te Muka Tākata The Creative and Cultural Hui for the Queenstown Lakes District is only made possible because of our supporters.