Pihanga Gallery

28/09/2026

We have another new artist at Pihanga Gallery- Betty Carrick. She makes exquisite brooches, vases and wall hangings using free- motion embroidery. Come in and have a look at her creations!

14/09/2026

If you haven't been into Pihanga Gallery yet, make sure you do! We're a friendly artist's cooperative in Tūrangi Mall. We sell paintings, pottery, sculptures, silk and felted scarves, wood turning, jewellery, garden art and more! The artists all live in the Tūrangi area and some work in the gallery- so come in for a chat.

Felted Cowl Jo Norrie

Rimu Burl Platter Al Soon

Kereru. Sonja Mead

Flower Burst Cyanotype Chris Potter

07/09/2026

Passing by Tūrangi? Or a local wanting an creative fix?
Remember to pop into Pihanga Gallery in the mall- we're a friendly art cooperative full of unique local artists 🙂

Mask II. Various metals, Wood and Paint. Paul Guillemot.

Praise Bee. Monotype Print. Chris Potter

Aotearoa Triptych. Sand, flax, Handmade Paper. Karla Mohi.

Lake, Mountains and Sky. Acrylics. Norma Cranwell.

11/08/2026

The Waimarino Art Awards are almost here...
And this year there is a week of really cool workshops happening as well!

Please note these events are in the Waimarino area, so at venues in and around Ohakune and Raetihi. Workshops take place 27 September to 2 October 2026 (that's the next school holidays.)

Explore creative Workshops Raetihi with Waimarino Art Awards in Ruapehu, New Zealand. Art is for more than looking at

10/07/2026

We are open for Matariki Night Market! If you're in Tūrangi this evening, come in out of the cold and have a look at our beautiful pottery, kete, paintings, felting, indigo dyeing, woodwork and more!

20/06/2026

We featured on Love Taupō list of things to do in Tūrangi, alongside some fabulous local businesses and attractions!

08/06/2026

It's that time of year...sunny days and chilly nights. If you looking for an art fix, come on into Pihanga Gallery in Tūrangi mall. It's nice and warm and you can meet some of our wonderful local artists!

Kōwhai earrings by Ali Shannon.

Mātau by Toney Christensen.

African Lady by Trudy Grassi.

18/05/2026

Another new artist at the gallery- Lisa Walker. She works from Tokaanu using the natural geothermal waters to prepare and preserve the harakeke (flax) fibres.

She's inspired by the patterns and open weave techniques in raranga weaving to create beautiful and unique pieces.

Come in and discover her work! We're at Shop 5 in Tūrangi mall 🙂

11/05/2026

Our second new artist at Pihanga Gallery is Paul David, also known as Paul Guillemot. He is a mixed media artist working with copper, wood, aluminium and paint to create striking masks and sculptures. His unique work is influenced by African masks and New Zealand art. Come in to the gallery in Tūrangi mall and have a look!

04/05/2026

Pihanga Gallery has several new artists so come in and have a look! One of them is Karla Mohi, who travels round Aotearoa collecting sand for her mixed media art. She also makes hand made paper and flax weaving used in her pictures. Truly unique and original art!