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01/08/2026

01/08/2026

One of New Zealand's most celebrated photographers is one of our own.

We're delighted that Fiona Clark, long-time Friend of the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | Len Lye Centre (Hoa Hāpai), is a featured artist in Economies of Deferral, opening Saturday 8 August.

Born in Inglewood and living in Tikorangi, Fiona has spent more than 50 years documenting the people, landscapes and stories of Aotearoa with honesty, empathy and courage. Her groundbreaking work has challenged social attitudes, given voice to communities often overlooked, and created an enduring visual record of Taranaki's changing environment. Today, her photographs are held in major public collections throughout New Zealand.

In Economies of Deferral, Fiona presents work exploring the social and ecological changes surrounding Tikorangi, joining other leading artists in an exhibition examining the complex legacy of Aotearoa's energy industry.

Join us for Opening Day!

🗓 Saturday 8 August

🕚 11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Fiona Clark & John Miller
Hear Fiona discuss her powerful photographic practice and her work documenting social and ecological change in Tikorangi, alongside John Miller, whose photographs capture the East Coast economy in 1986.

🕑 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Ngahuia Harrison & Matthew Galloway
Discover two newly commissioned projects exploring industrial landscapes, energy production and the politics of place in Aotearoa.

🕟 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Ho Rui An – Between Two Trees
Experience a compelling performance lecture by the acclaimed Singapore-based artist. This free event has limited capacity and requires booking through the Gallery website.

As Friends, we're especially proud to celebrate Fiona, not only as one of New Zealand's most influential documentary photographers, but as a valued member of our Friends community. We'd love to see plenty of Friends there to support her and enjoy what promises to be a fascinating day of art, ideas and conversation.

📍 Govett-Brewster Art Gallery | Len Lye Centre
🗓 Exhibition runs 8 August – 15 November 2026
🎟 Admission is free.

Who's planning to join us for opening day? Let us know below! 👇

31/07/2026

Something new is coming...👀

Meet FRINGE Taranaki, a brand-new arts festival coming 5-15 November 2026, built around surprise, discovery and encountering creativity in places you might not expect.

At the heart of the festival will be a dedicated pop-up venue and precinct in New Plymouth CBD, complete with an onsite bar and a packed programme of theatre, comedy, cabaret, music, dance, family shows and late-night events.

It will be a place to catch a show, meet friends, grab a drink and discover something completely new.

Beyond the festival hub, performances and experiences will also reach smaller venues and communities around the region, bringing ARTS, PEOPLE and PLACES together in fresh and unexpected ways.

Stayed Tuned....Our hero show will be revealed 7pm Thursday 6 August 🎪🔥✨

29/07/2026

Check out this large flat regular shaped yard with dual access, located at the end of a cul-de-sac in a popular area within the Bell Block industrial precinct. Now available to lease!

Click here for more information:
https://whitelion.co.nz/properties/20-mustang-drive/

Contact Zair Parkes:
📞027 446 9994
📧[email protected]

27/07/2026

WOW. We're feeling the aroha💚

We’ve been absolutely blown away by the response to WOMAD Aotearoa 2027. The excitement and support since tickets went on sale has been pretty special, and First Release is already 90% sold!

There are now only 300 tickets remaining at the First Release price.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already locked in their weekend with us. We can't wait to welcome you back to the Bowl🌿✨

Grab your tickets here 👉https://tickets.ticketspace.co.nz/tickets/womad-2027

23/06/2026

Here's a stylish office suite located on the first floor of a character building right in the heart of New Plymouth's CBD!

Click here for more information:
https://whitelion.co.nz/properties/first-floor-13-21-devon-street-west/

Contact Zair Parkes:
📞027 446 9994
📧[email protected]

20/06/2026

14/06/2026

Following on from last week’s Monday Memory, here’s New Plymouth’s first railway station from 1896. Note the beach before reclamation work was carried out and a pedestrian walking over a footbridge. The railway goods shed can be seen at the lower end of Brougham Street.

📸 Puke Ariki

12/06/2026

Craigs Investment Partners is sponsoring the series, which will launch in November.