The Power and Value of the Creative Economy

You are warmly invited to attend the Opening Session of Te Muka Toi | Te Muka Tākata – Creative & Cultural Hui 2025, taking place on Thursday 12 June at Mountain Club, Queenstown.

This inaugural four-day hui will bring together creative minds, cultural leaders, business innovators, and community voices from across the motu to explore what’s possible when creativity sits at the heart of our communities.

We’re beginning with a powerful session on the Power & Value of the Creative Economy, featuring local and international speakers.

Together, we’ll explore how regions like Queenstown Lakes can transform creative momentum into long-term economic and cultural value — not just for our district, but for Aotearoa as a whole.

Join us as we open this kaupapa and explore how creativity can drive real economic and cultural outcomes.

This is a conversation about investment, impact, and long-term value.