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 from 12-15 June 2025, 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.
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 a plan.
Why Come?
Full Programme Coming Soon
But here is a snapshot of what’s to come.
Thursday 12 June: Queenstown
Dive into the creative economy —and discover how creative innovation is reshaping our region.
Plus: A Creative Showcase at Frankton — will spotlight local projects that merge creativity, technology and business impact.
Friday 13 June: Wānaka
Get hands-on with practical workshops that will equip creatives with practical tools for success.
The afternoon will feature a Creative Speed-Dating session — connect with venues, space owners, and new collaborators!
Saturday 14 June: Queenstown
Saturday's sessions at Te Atamira in Queenstown continue the momentum, empowering creatives with workshops designed to equip artists with practical tools and fresh inspiration in their creative process. That night, head to Country Lane School House Studios to meet local residents and celebrate creativity together.
Sunday 15 June: Queenstown
The hui concludes on Sunday with open studios and cultural heritage tours across the district.
If you are interested in showcasing your studio, performance, exhibition tour or practice, let us know here.