All in for Arts: He waka toi e eke noa nei tātou is back in March 2026 and we’re bringing the good vibes to a town near you.

Together with Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, The Chartwell Trust, and Stuff, we’re gathering business minds, young creatives, community leaders, artists and arts champions for a morning of kōrero, connection and creativity over coffee.

These events are free, and everyone is welcome – even if you haven’t felt creative in years!

The details:

Date: Tuesday 10 March 2026
Time: 7:30AM-9:00AM
Venue: Dunedin Public Art Gallery

Our Speakers

Sophie Barker - Mayor of Ōtepoti Dunedin
Lloyd Jones - Writer and 2008 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate
Te Awhirēinga Heperi - Writer
Taikawa Tamati-Elliffe – Māori Gaming & Digital Innovation Leader

Our mission is to unlock the creative potential of Aotearoa and show what’s possible when imagination leads the way. Be in the room to find out what it’s all about.

A huge mihi to Creative New Zealand, The Chartwell Trust, and Stuff for making this journey possible.

Contact the host of All in for Arts: He waka toi e eke noa nei tātou – ŌTEPOTI DUNEDIN 2026