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Fresh Gallery Ōtara A key role of the gallery has been to act as a springboard for local artists; giving them the profil

The gallery's vision is to function as a professional art space and to promote exhibitions that relate to the context of its location and the community. It provides a platform for emerging local artists to exhibit and sell their artwork whilst offering them the opportunity to develop an understanding of professional art practice.

On Saturday, we had the pleasure of hosting a wonderful Matalili Weaving Workshop with the talented Molima Molly Pihigia...
06/10/2026

On Saturday, we had the pleasure of hosting a wonderful Matalili Weaving Workshop with the talented Molima Molly Pihigia QSM.

Big thank you to everyone who joined us and made the workshop such a fun occasion. We sincerely apologise to those we were unable to accommodate due to reaching full capacity.

We would also like to extend our warmest thanks to the other members of the Falepipi He Mafola Niuean Handcraft Group Inc. who generously gave their time on Saturday to support the workshop and assist in teaching our participants.

It was wonderful to see our community come together to share, learn, and preserve the beautiful art of Niuean handcraft 🌺

We were delighted to open our newest exhibition, Magahala Tokamata, A Mindful Time, on Friday 25 September and thank eve...
29/09/2026

We were delighted to open our newest exhibition, Magahala Tokamata, A Mindful Time, on Friday 25 September and thank everyone who joined us to celebrate the opening.

Magahala Tokamata, A Mindful Time exhibition is a reminder for us to pause and take a time to reflect on what matters most in life. During this time and space with so much suffering and turmoil around the world, we are encouraged to remember our heritage, our forebears and where we come from. With the minds, hearts and hands that created the works in this exhibition, Falepipi he Mafola Niuean Handcraft Group Inc. is highlighting the impact and awareness of time, and being mindful of promoting intergenerational wellness of families - from elders, to parents, to children - by continuing to share knowledge and practice of Niue Culture and heritage.

Magahala Tokamata, A Mindful Time - Ko e fakatātāaga nai kua fakamanatu mai kia tautolu ke ooki mo e fakatilatila ko e heigoa la e kakano uh o he moui. Ko e magahala kua hohoko kia ai kau loga lahi e tau matematekelea mo e felakutaki e tau kautu he lalolagi, kae fakamafanatia mai ke manatu e tupumaiaga, tau tupuna mo e ha tautolu a fenoga. Ko e tau manatu, tau loto mo e tau lima ne tufugatia e tau gahua lima he fakatātāaga nai, ko Falepipi he Mafola Niuean Handcraft Group kua mailoga e magahala uka, kua hohoko ki ai mo e tokamata e tau malōlō tino he ke tumau e lotomatala ke fakafetui auloa ke he moui agamotu mo e tau taoga motu a Niue.

The exhibition features works by members of Falepipi He Mafola Niuean Handcraft Group Inc. and is on display from 25 September – 31 October 2026.

Thank you to the café next door to our gallery for allowing us to have tea, coffee and kai at your facility. And a special thank you to Js Might Fry for supplying us with a yummy spread for our guests.

Photographs by Lilian Rose Martirez

🌟 Free Matalili Weaving Workshop 🌟Join us for an opportunity to learn how to make a matalili with Molima Molly Pihigia Q...
25/09/2026

🌟 Free Matalili Weaving Workshop 🌟

Join us for an opportunity to learn how to make a matalili with Molima Molly Pihigia QSM. Learn how to make a matalili and then join her for a guided tour of the exhibition and hear more about the works on display.

📅 Saturday 3 October | 10am – 3pm — Matalili Weaving Workshop & Exhibition Tour

🌟 NEW EXHIBITION 🌟Magahala Tokamata, A Mindful TimeFalepipi He Mafola Niuean Handcraft Group Inc.25 Sepetema/September –...
22/09/2026

🌟 NEW EXHIBITION 🌟
Magahala Tokamata, A Mindful Time

Falepipi He Mafola Niuean Handcraft Group Inc.

25 Sepetema/September – 31 Oketopa/October 2026

Magahala Tokamata, A Mindful Time - Ko e fakatātāaga nai kua fakamanatu mai kia tautolu ke ooki mo e fakatilatila ko e heigoa la e kakano uh o he moui. Ko e magahala kua hohoko kia ai kau loga lahi e tau matematekelea mo e felakutaki e tau kautu he lalolagi, kae fakamafanatia mai ke manatu e tupumaiaga, tau tupuna mo e ha tautolu a fenoga. Ko e tau manatu, tau loto mo e tau lima ne tufugatia e tau gahua lima he fakatātāaga nai, ko Falepipi he Mafola Niuean Handcraft Group kua mailoga e magahala uka, kua hohoko ki ai mo e tokamata e tau malōlō tino he ke tumau e lotomatala ke fakafetui auloa ke he moui agamotu mo e tau taoga motu a Niue.

Magahala Tokamata, A Mindful Time exhibition is a reminder for us to pause and take a time to reflect on what matters most in life. During this time and space with so much suffering and turmoil around the world, we are encouraged to remember our heritage, our forebears and where we come from. With the minds, hearts and hands that created the works in this exhibition, Falepipi he Mafola Niuean Handcraft Group Inc. is highlighting the impact and awareness of time, and being mindful of promoting intergenerational wellness of families - from elders, to parents, to children - by continuing to share knowledge and practice of Niue Culture and heritage.

Exhibition opening event:
🗓️ Friday 25 September
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Fresh Gallery Ōtara
🌟 Free entry. All welcome!

Hilinga mea’a o te maramatakaTevita Latu, Yasmin Aho, Taniela Petelo, Katy Perez, Ercan Cairns, Isla Thomas14 August - 1...
18/09/2026

Hilinga mea’a o te maramataka
Tevita Latu, Yasmin Aho, Taniela Petelo, Katy Perez, Ercan Cairns, Isla Thomas

14 August - 19 September 2026

Photographs by Lilian Rose Martirez

We were delighted to open our newest exhibition, Hilinga mea’a o te maramataka, on Friday 14 August and thank everyone w...
24/08/2026

We were delighted to open our newest exhibition, Hilinga mea’a o te maramataka, on Friday 14 August and thank everyone who joined us to celebrate the opening.

Hilinga mea’a o te maramataka celebrates culture, creativity and connection across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa. Supported by the University of Auckland’s Centre for Arts and Social Transformation and the NZ National Commission for UNESCO, Selekā artists and Aotearoa teaching artists collaborated with the displaced community of ‘Atatā Si’i. Through shared creative practice, they celebrated resilience, strengthened relationships and advanced the vision of Tonga’s first Contemporary Arts and Community Centre.

The exhibition features artists Tevita Latu, Yasmin Aho, Taniela Petelo, Katy Perez, Ercan Cairns, Isla Thomas and is on display from 14 August - 19 September 2026.

Thank you to the café next door to our gallery for allowing us to have tea, coffee and kai next door. And a special thank you to Pho Kitchen for supplying us with a yummy spread for our guests.

Photographs by Lilian Rose Martirez

🌟 NEW EXHIBITION 🌟Hilinga mea’a o te maramatakaTevita Latu, Yasmin Aho, Taniela Petelo, Katy Perez, Ercan Cairns, Isla T...
06/08/2026

🌟 NEW EXHIBITION 🌟
Hilinga mea’a o te maramataka

Tevita Latu, Yasmin Aho, Taniela Petelo, Katy Perez, Ercan Cairns, Isla Thomas

14 August - 19 September 2026

Hilinga mea’a o te maramataka celebrates culture, creativity and connection across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa. Supported by the University of Auckland’s Centre for Arts and Social Transformation and the NZ National Commission for UNESCO, Selekā artists and Aotearoa teaching artists collaborated with the displaced community of ‘Atatā Si’i. Through shared creative practice, they celebrated resilience, strengthened relationships and advanced the vision of Tonga’s first Contemporary Arts and Community Centre.

Exhibition opening event:
🗓️ Friday 14 August
🕛 6:00 PM
📍 Fresh Gallery Ōtara
🌟 Free entry. All welcome!

Matariki: Threads of light - Whakapapa in colourJerome Teina-Tata19 June - 01 August 2026 Photos by Lilian Rose Martirez
18/07/2026

Matariki: Threads of light - Whakapapa in colour
Jerome Teina-Tata
19 June - 01 August 2026

Photos by Lilian Rose Martirez

Got amazing ideas and strong community vibes? Exhibit with us in 2027.Franklin Arts Centre, Fresh Gallery Ōtara, Māngere...
30/06/2026

Got amazing ideas and strong community vibes? Exhibit with us in 2027.

Franklin Arts Centre, Fresh Gallery Ōtara, Māngere Arts Centre, Nathan Homestead Pukepuke, and Papakura Art Gallery are inviting proposals for their 2027 exhibition programmes.

We’re on the lookout for bold, thought-provoking ideas that connect with community and celebrate creativity across all artforms. Whether you’re an artist, curator, collective, or community group, we want to hear from you.

This is your chance to exhibit in one of Auckland Council’s leading local arts venues, with curatorial support and modest funding available to help bring your vision to life.

Apply from: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Deadline: Wednesday 11 August 2026
Notification: Friday 10 September 2026

Open to artists, curators, collectives, and community groups.


Apply online here: https://aucklandcouncil.smartygrants.com.au/FGOCFP2027

🎨 Free Whānau Canvas WorkshopsJoin us these school holidays for a relaxed, hands-on art workshop at Fresh Gallery Ōtara....
29/06/2026

🎨 Free Whānau Canvas Workshops

Join us these school holidays for a relaxed, hands-on art workshop at Fresh Gallery Ōtara. Create your own canvas using a variety of stencils and guided techniques with artists Jerome and Eileen Teina-Tata. Suitable for all ages, the workshop explores colour, creativity, and self-expression.

📅 Thursday 9 July | 12pm–3pm
📅 Thursday 16 July | 12pm–3pm

These workshops are presented alongside Jerome's exhibition, Matariki: Threads of Light – Whakapapa in Colour, on display at Fresh Gallery Ōtara until 1 August.

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5/46 Fair Mall, Ōtara Town Centre
Auckland
2023

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

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