Te Muka Toi, Te Muka Tākata Creative and Culture Hui 2025
12 - 15 June l Queenstown & Wānaka
A New Kind of Hui: Te Muka Toi | Te Muka Tākata: Weaving Creativity, Community, and Collective Action
This June, creatives, cultural leaders, businesses and community groups from across the motu are invited to attend Te Muka Toi | Te Muka Tākata, a new four-day creative and cultural hui taking place in Queenstown and Wānaka.
The programme will include thought-provoking discussions, hands-on workshops, and networking sessions — all focused on strengthening the creative sector and encouraging real, practical action.
Join us for this FREE event.
Why come?
Connect with peers, funders and change-makers.
Celebrate the creative energy already transforming the region.
From thought-leading panels with international voices to hands-on workshops, industry networking and speed-dating sessions, this is where inspiration meets action.
Come for the kōrero, leave with new whakaaro!
Sign up now.
Discover the schedule
12 to 15 June, 2025
The Power and Value of the Creative Economy
Explore how regions like Queenstown Lakes can transform creative momentum into long-term economic and cultural value.
Creative Showcase at The Workshop
Head to The Workshop to explore projects that merge creativity, technology, and business impact.
Discover the local innovators and creative entrepreneurs are driving growth and empowering brands across industries.
The Power of Artist-Run Initiatives
Ready to make change? Discover how artist-run spaces are driving creative, connected communities. These grassroots hubs empower bold ideas, experimental work, and provide platforms that challenge the traditional.
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.
Funding in Practice: The Practicalities of a Great Ask
A hands-on workshop for individuals, groups and organisations who want to feel more confident and equipped when asking for funding.
Building on Funding Foundations in the Arts: Creative New Zealand
Unlock top tips for grant writing and career sustainability in the arts! Join Creative New Zealand as they share essential insights to help you grow and sustain your artistic career.
Building Your Narrative & Social Media
Social media can skyrocket your impact—but only if you have the right story and strategy. Learn how to create a brand that feels true to your practice and use storytelling to make digital platforms work for you.
Creative Speed-Dating Connecting Artists with Spaces
Creating new collaborations between artists, performers, venue owners, space makers, and creative thinkers.
Unlock Creative Potential Through Collaboration
Take your practice to the next level! In this session, Nat Tozer will show you how artist-run spaces like Mothermother provide the freedom, resources, and community support you need to thrive.
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.
Funding in Practice: The Practicalities of a Great Ask
You are invited to join us for a hands-on workshop for individuals, groups and organisations who want to feel more confident and equipped when asking for funding
Building on Funding Foundations in the Arts: Creative New Zealand
Top tips towards grant writing and career sustainability in the arts with Creative New Zealand.
Building Your Narrative & Social Media
Explores how to shape a personal or creative brand that feels true to your practice
Creative Speed-Dating Connecting Artists with Spaces
Creating new collaborations between artists, performers, venue owners, space makers, and creative thinkers.
Evening Celebration Country Lane - School House Studios
Don't miss out on an evening full of inspiration, fun, and connection! Meet talented local artists, dive into hands-on creative activities and explore the studios.
Open Studios and Creative Trails
Explore the creative and cultural life of the Queenstown Lakes District.
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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.
