Moko Artspace

Moko Artspace Studio Gallery Moko Artspace is a studio gallery located in Hot Water Beach which houses the working studios of Sonya Corlett and Simon Buchanan.

The combined spaces of the Gallery, Garden and Shop show mixed media wall art and objects by Simon and Sonya alongside a select range of New Zealand art, home decor and jewellery. Moko Artspace first opened its doors over 18 years ago, originally to show Sonya’s mixed media sculpture and Simon’s cement pots. “We are really passionate about art and Moko grew to house well over 100 New Zealand artis

ts. Now we have come full circle back to how it all began, returning to making our art and seeing where it will take us.”

Come in and meet the makers, see what we’ve created and discover projects we are working on. DO CHECK to see when we are OPEN, easily done by just giving us a call on 07 866 3367. From The Makers @ Moko

29/04/2026

A quiet moment in the courtyard showcasing the incredible Copper art by Jasmine Keir The rich copper tones and geometric elegance create a soothing, modern aesthetic. ✨

The magic of Hot Water Beach on a calm day. (Pt.2) Captured by our incredibly talented friend  ✨ Follow him for the most...
01/04/2026

The magic of Hot Water Beach on a calm day. (Pt.2) Captured by our incredibly talented friend ✨ Follow him for the most captivating photography 🩵

A moment for the Whio ✨ As it is Whio awareness week! Blue duck/whioIntroduction Learn about our iconic blue duck/whio, ...
25/03/2026

A moment for the Whio ✨
As it is Whio awareness week!

Blue duck/whio
Introduction Learn about our iconic blue duck/whio, that’s only found in New Zealand and faces a risk of becoming extinct.
Population: Under 3,000
New Zealand status: Endemic
Conservation status: Threatened–Nationally Vulnerable
Found in: Clean, fast-flowing rivers in the North and South Islands
Threats: Habitat loss, predation, disturbances

Check out page for competitions and info!

Also, a spot light on this amazing creation by Justine Palmer. We have this and many more birds available 🌱

24/03/2026
We are very lucky to showcase a large collection of stunning jewellery from the incredibly talented  “I’ve often drawn u...
11/03/2026

We are very lucky to showcase a large collection of stunning jewellery from the incredibly talented

“I’ve often drawn upon the movement of people and their interaction with the land as the inspiration for my work; however, I’ve grown increasingly curious about the subtle eloquence and delicacies found in the natural world.

Feeling a growing disparity between my curiosities and medium of work, I trialled and experimented, finding my way to the jewellery craft to forge reflections of my observations in nature.” - Tracey Walker 🌱

We are obsessed with these creative and fun pieces from  🌞✨ We have a selection of framed artworks in the gallery, all w...
09/03/2026

We are obsessed with these creative and fun pieces from 🌞✨ We have a selection of framed artworks in the gallery, all with different colour palettes, textures and shells! 🐚

At Moko, we’re delighted to feature work from six local artists who are also participating in the Mercury Bay Art Escape...
28/02/2026

At Moko, we’re delighted to feature work from six local artists who are also participating in the Mercury Bay Art Escape’s 2026 Open Studios Trail. You can visit their studios over the two March weekends - Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 7–9 March and 14–16 March, 10am–4pm - a wonderful chance to explore their creative worlds.

Artists: Michael Harrison/Tairua, Sarah Gordon/Ferry Landing, Ginney Deavoll/Hahei , Jeff Lockhart/Hahei, Jane Parson/Hahei, Sally Samins/Hot Water Beach.

We look forward to seeing you on your journey exploring our Coromandel creatives ✨

TE WHAITI NUI A TOI CANYON  #2 By Richard Hume“In 2022 I finally made my first trip back to the Whirinaki Forest in 20 p...
27/02/2026

TE WHAITI NUI A TOI CANYON #2
By Richard Hume

“In 2022 I finally made my first trip back to the Whirinaki Forest in 20 plus years and it was quite amazing. An absolutely stunning forest with a great variety of walking tracks. There are also some brilliant photography options including the surreal Te Whaiti-Nui a Toi Canyon which I photographed late in the afternoon as the light filtered through the trees above. It was a real thrill to finally get back to this canyon and re-photograph it from a fresh perspective.

Landscape Photography of New Zealand
Photographing the New Zealand landscape has been my passion for over two decades, taking me on an incredible journey. I’m constantly exploring new, often off-the-beaten-track locations, and love the challenge of following the light to discover another amazing scene. Today, my work is available as limited edition artworks through selected Galleries and online. I also run Photography Tours, offering photography enthusiasts to join me on unforgettable photographic adventures.”

It is an honour to feature this piece and other incredible images from Richard’s portfolio.

It’s hard to capture the truely incredible work by Penelope Stubbing ~ Circulus Plumarum = circle of feathers 🪶 We are o...
11/02/2026

It’s hard to capture the truely incredible work by Penelope Stubbing ~ Circulus Plumarum = circle of feathers 🪶

We are obsessed with these feathered creations. This stunning piece and more by Penelope available in the gallery! ✨

Postcards from summer in our corner of our paradise 🌞✨ The sun is shining and the gallery is open, we can’t wait to see ...
30/01/2026

Postcards from summer in our corner of our paradise 🌞✨ The sun is shining and the gallery is open, we can’t wait to see you!

Address

24 Pye Place, Hot Water Beach
Whitianga
3591

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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