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Our director, Louise Tu’u, is featured in a collage, being prepared as we speak, on the ground floor at Auckland Central City Library. Titled “Library contributors, made present” and designed by F....
View ArticleWatch MEEPS, our web bites!
In honour of International Womens Day and the passing of our director, Louise Tu’u’s sister, Zina, whose birthday it is today, we launch MEEPS, a black comedy about a fictional health promotion agency...
View ArticleMeeps reviewed here on Radio New Zealand!
Come check out the review of Meeps here on Radio New Zealand this morning. Fa’afetai tele lava and thank you Laumata Lauano Volavola for the amazing and honest review!:...
View ArticleCome and hear Louise share how to complete creative projects for free!
5 more days until our first Facebook Live with our director, Louise Tu’u next Wednesday 20th July from 11.15am-12.15pm NZST, as she shares her experiences with starting and finishing creative...
View ArticleNight of the Game here to watch tonight!
Malo e lelei everyone! Louise Tu’u’s short documentary about five different Mate Ma’a Tonga fans in Otahuhu, Auckland, on the night of the most recent clash on 25 June, 2022 against the New Zealand...
View ArticleVisible Mending with Margaret Lewis
Yesterday, we were lucky to visit and learn darning from contemporary textile artist Margaret Lewis at her final Visible Mending event at the 105 Vincent St pop-up in Auckland Central. We also enjoyed...
View ArticleWatch Migrate-Stay_Transit now!
Venus Lata, an Otahuhu vendor, shares her thoughts about her shop and beyond. Migrate-Stay_Transit is here. Produced by Brent Harris and directed by Louise Tu’u, two Otahuhu vendors on the 2nd August,...
View ArticleFREE green veggies in Otahuhu! Read on to get them…
Yesterday, we passed through the Toia Garden at Otahuhu, one of the seven community gardens that the Auckland Teaching Gardens run in south Auckland. They are located in Otara with two gardens,...
View ArticleOtara Walking Tour
Last Friday, as thunderstorms came and went, our director, Louise Tu’u, joined the Otara Walking Tour, organised by Auckland Council and Inclusionz NZ and funded by the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board....
View ArticleCome and join us at our first UFO/Unfinished Object!!!
We are holding our very first UFO – Unfinished Object session on Wednesday 1st March at Meadowbank Community Centre, 29 St Johns Road, Meadowbank in Auckland from 10am-12pm. It’s FREE and a relaxed...
View ArticleTe’u le Roots and Routes @ Maota Samoa i auala Karangahape
Tonight, we were treated to hypnotic, soothing and glitchy atmospherics at the Fale Maota, formerly known as the Maota Samoa complex on Karangahape Road. Curator Leali’ifano Albert Refiti joined the...
View ArticleQueer Yarns @ Auckland Art Gallery
Today, we ventured to the mezzanine floor of the Auckland Art Gallery as part of Queer Yarns. First, we tried our hand at crocheting and secondly, used that new found skill to make our own pride flag....
View ArticleBring your UFO on the 1st March!
Whether you have an UFO (unfinished object) that you can hold in your hands, e.g. in the form of a novel, composition or even tax invoice, we can help you finish it. Louise Tu’u will be at Meadowbank...
View ArticleNew month, old UFO (unfinished object) to finish with us!
Less than 11 hours till our first UFO tomorrow from 10am-12pm. We can’t wait to meet and help you finish your unfinished project at Meadowbank Community Centre. See you soon
View ArticleProblems with the law? Have ideas to improve your area? Contact your local MP
We currently live in a low socio-economic area called Otahuhu in the city of Auckland. It is a culturally diverse area, hampered by high levels of unemployment and amenities like public transport that...
View ArticleŌtāhuhu Maori Wardens Community Safety Day
Today, we were stoked to attend the Ōtāhuhu Maori Wardens Community Day at the carpark next to the Ōtāhuhu Town Hall. This was an opportunity to share information about ways to keep Ōtāhuhu safe,...
View ArticleRandom Bike Rides: Ōtāhuhu to Highbrook
This morning, our director, Louise Tu’u, rode her push bike from Ōtāhuhu to Highbrook, using an established cycle path and the roads. She enjoyed the sunshine and unexpected sign of unusual birds,...
View ArticleKoloa Pacific Language Fono
Today, we travelled to Manukau’s Due Drop Events Centre in south Auckland and took part in the inaugural Koloa – Pacific Language Fono 2023. This event was a unique opportunity to connect with...
View ArticleWest Art Ride and Avondale Night Ride and Street Festival
This afternoon, our director, Louise Tu’u, went along to the Te Piringa/Alford Street Bridge, designed by architects Warren & Mahoney, at Te Auaunga/Oakley Creek (Thank you Padraig Dempsey for the...
View ArticleŌtāhuhu Wheels
Developed and made possible by Bella, Fualaa’u and Sese at the Ōtāhuhu Town Hall Community Centre (OTHCC) with support from the Mangere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, the Ōtāhuhu Wheels is a session where...
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