Gallery update
In June 2025, Te Tuhi experienced a significant flooding incident linked to nearby construction. While the circumstances weren’t of our making, we’re choosing to use this time wisely – not just to carry out essential repairs, but to refresh and future-proof our spaces so that Te Tuhi can return better than ever.
Thanks to our long-term contractors Adroit Builders, with project management from DMP, this project has gone far beyond restoration. Together with Robb Design Studio, BH Electrical and the rest of our fantastic crew, they have delivered a programme of works that future-proof Te Tuhi for the next 50 years, strengthening our ability to support artists, welcome our community, and present ambitious contemporary art.
What’s changing
Across the building, every element has been reconsidered with care. The following works are now underway or complete:
→ Refreshed galleries and art spaces featuring new lighting, upgraded temperature control, improved technical systems, and fresh walls ready for the next generation of exhibitions, with a more connected art courtyard.
→ A reimagined foyer and café, now lighter, more accessible, and designed as a welcoming hub for visitors and community events – with improved flow into Te Tuhi’s public spaces.
→ Polished concrete floors throughout, revealing the building’s original surfaces and 50 years of history!
→ Refurbished classrooms and community rooms with better lighting, heating, and accessibility, supporting the many groups who use Te Tuhi for learning and gathering.
→ A new archive room providing safe, dry, and secure storage for Te Tuhi’s records – improving access and preserving our institutional memory.
→ A revitalised workshop and staff areas, including a dedicated wellness room and improved back-of-house spaces, ensuring our team can work safely, comfortably, and creatively.
It takes a village
And what a village we have! Months of dust, disruption, shifting workspaces and daily improvising have shown what Te Tuhi is made of. Our team has approached every challenge with resilience, humour and heart – supported at every step by the generosity and expertise of Adroit Builders, DMP Project Management, and our wider community.
To everyone who has contributed their time, skill, patience, and aroha: thank you. This transformation is a true collective effort.
Looking ahead
A quick update on our summer schedule:
→ Te Tuhi Café closes for summer break: Sunday 30 November
→ Te Tuhi building & venue spaces close: Monday 8 December 2025
→ Te Tuhi staff will still be working regular office hours until Friday 19 December, so feel free to reach out during this time. The office reopens on 5 January 2026
→ Full building reopens: Monday 9 February 2026
→ Venue spaces will re-open from 9 February 2026 – and we’re taking bookings now! Please get in touch: venuehire@tetuhi.art
We’ll be back in 2026 – our 51st year of exhibitions! – and we’re planning to celebrate Te Tuhi-style: creative, inclusive, and just a little bit unexpected.
→ Keep your eyes out for details – they’re coming soon, and trust us, you’ll want to be there!
Impact on artists and programming
This disruption has directly affected a number of artists whose exhibitions were either cut short or postponed. Supporting our artist community through this period is our highest priority, and we’re working closely with those impacted to ensure their incredible work will be seen and celebrated in 2026.
→ If you missed our most recent exhibitions, they’ve been beautifully documented online.
The Team
Project Management: DMP
QS: Rawlinsons
Builders: Adroit Builders
Electricians: BH Electrical
Interior Design: Robb Design Studio
Insurance Brokers: Lockton
And:
IG Roofing
Fletcher Plumbing
Lighting Solutions
Airtech
Solid Floors Ltd
Commercial Floors
How to support us
Many of you have asked how you can help. Don’t be a stranger! There are still plenty of ways you can engage and support us:
→ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and sign up to our e-newsletter here.
→ Make a donation of any amount. More information and how to donate here.
→ Get ready to join us again in 2026!
Stay connected
If you have any questions, we’re here to help:
General enquiries
info@tetuhi.art
+64 9 577 0138
Media enquiries
Giulia Pianelli – Marketing & Communications Coordinator
giulia@tetuhi.art
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Ngā mihi nui for your patience and support. We can’t wait to welcome you back in 2026!