Mā te huruhuru, ka rere te manu
Adorn the bird with feathers so it may soar
We advocate for greater support and investment in Māori cultural arts to ensure it manifested in wāhi hirahira and wāhi tapu, and ultimately to thrive commercial and public spaces throughout our Tauranga and Western Bay District.
Photo: Kaha Movement dance workshop
STATE OF THE ARTS SURVEY 2022
Here is a two-page summary of the results of Creative Bay of Plenty’s State of the Arts Survey for Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty.
INTERVIEWS WITH CREATIVES
An ongoing project that celebrates Western Bay of Plenty artists, performers, producers, story-tellers, cultural leaders—and profiles the undeniably creative people around us.
AROUND THE TABLE PODCAST
We bring creatives in Aotearoa New Zealand around the table for discussions around why the arts are crucial to the wellbeing of our people, advocating for a more creative Aotearoa, and everything in between.
NGĀ TOI MĀORI SUPPORT
We facilitate connections between tangata whenua and tangata tiriti to navigate the cultural terrain of te ao Māori, to partner and co-design on public and private projects for the benefit of all.
LETTERS OF SUPPORT
We can write letters of support to decision-makers, advocating for the success of your creative project or initiative. Contact annie@creativebop.org.nz to find out more.
IMAGE LIBRARY
An ever-growing library of images of local creative events, exhibitions, workshops, and our creative sector.
REGIONAL ARTS NETWORK OF AOTEAROA
Creative Bay of Plenty is a proud member of RANA: Regional Arts Network Aotearoa. This emerging consortium comprises New Zealand’s major and developing regional arts organisations who work together on sustainable arts, culture and heritage developments, advise on public policy opportunities, and serve as a unified voice for cultural identity and creative wellbeing on a local, regional, and national level.