Hanly House NZ

23/10/2026

Charles Ninow Fine Art produced the documentary Art, Activism & Awakenings: Gil Hanly’s Photos of 1960s–80s Aotearoa for Gil’s recent exhibition at the gallery.

The film looks at the pivotal role Gil’s photographs played in recording major political conflicts in Aotearoa, and sheds further light on her work and on Gil herself. It includes interviews with photographer Haruhiko Sameshima and broadcaster Lillian Hanly, Gil’s granddaughter.

Lillian is interviewed in the Hanly House kitchen, where she talks about the house and garden being an integral part of her upbringing.

Watch the full 17-minute film on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFook2FJxLQ

Film courtesy of Charles Ninow

This new documentary short, featuring interviews with family and ar...

12/10/2026

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Pat and Gil Hanly, two of Aotearoa's most significant modern artists, lived and worked at 7 Walters Road, Mt Eden, from 1991. Pat was a painter renowned for his colour and social conscience. Gil's photography documented fifty years of our social and political history.

The Hanly House Charitable Trust is working to secure their home as a lasting place for art, artists and community.

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Interior photography: Sam Hartnett

14/07/2026

Buy a Hanly House 2026 limited edition brick by Peter Lange
A longtime friend of the Hanly couple, Peter is offering his great talent in support of the Hanly House project.

The 100 bricks incorporate a part of a Pat Hanly image from Bride & Groom and a boat from Awake Aotearoa series. Each brick, either white or glazed brown, is signed by the artist. Purchase one today, $250.00, and help us make the Hanly House project a reality. PM for details or order online https://hanlyhouse.nz/

14/07/2026

We are excited to be attending the upcoming annual Pat Hanly Creativity Awards, held at Auckland Art Gallery with support by Friedlander Foundation and Sir William and Lady Lois Manchester Charitable Trust and the Open Doors for Schools Fund. In 2026, 1200+ students from 29 secondary schools across Tāmaki Makaurau gathered inspiration in the exhibitions and artist-led workshops by Reuben Paterson. During the season, it was our pleasure to introduce Reuben to the goals and ambitions for Hanly House. He was excited by the scope of a living museum supporting future artists. We hope you will be too - pledge your support and help the Hanly family dream come true.

Explore the Pat Hanly Creativity Project and Awards for Year 12 and 13 art students, including key dates, themes and how schools can join.

28/03/2026

Auction at Webbs - includes work by Pat Hanly
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/sir-miles-warren-artworks-at-webbs-auction-to-support-ohinetahi-estate/4NVP3LBNA5C4LOOAAHVWSPS22Y/

The sale includes rare pieces by Pat Hanly and Bill Hammond.

27/03/2026

Interest in Hanly House continues to capture imagination and support.

27/03/2026

Pat Hanly and Gils Garden has inspired the exhibition now on at Devonport Depot

This exhibition explores the three-maunga island chain of the Devonport peninsula, linked by jewel-like gardens, as a reinterpretation and homage to Pat Hanly's early-1970s Inside the Garden series.

16/12/2025

Thinking about legacy and the hoops those in support jump though to make it happen. Think plaques like this need a shadow version with a AnD those who tried to stop it -

16/12/2025

Suggest Inspiration for this award can be found in an exhibition of Gil Hanly’s photographs currently exhibiting at AUT Ngutu Kākā Gallery

PHOTO COMPETITION 📸 Documenting Our Heritage 2026

Our popular summer photo competition is back – this time in Mid and South Canterbury and Auckland!

Simply take photos of heritage-listed places in these regions, submit your entries and go in to win great prizes.

Your work will also be displayed at one of two heritage venues – including our own Highwic 1862 – and could be included in the official record of Aotearoa New Zealand's place-based heritage.

🔗Find out more via the link in the comments!

📸 Magnus Olafsson (Flickr)

16/12/2025

Pat Hanly had a significant influence on architectural thought, encouraging students to Look for the Big Issues - so I’ve heard…

The Hanly family wants to convert the property into an artist residency and museum.