Giant Weta: Air New Zealand Environmental Trust |
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5 September – 29 November
Foyer
This larger than life giant weta is on a road trip to raise awareness about the disappearing habitat of this native insect. Visit the Air New Zealand Environmental Trust website www.airnzenvironmenttrust.org.nz to find out how you can help save the weta’s environment.
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Body in Action |
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Until 26 October
Special Exhibition Hall
Put your body to the test! This interactive and fun exhibition will take you on an inspiring and informative journey of scientific discovery around the human body. Try out the Gutz Game, test your aerobic capabilities and find out where oxygen goes.
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Assume Nothing |
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Until 4 October
Level 3
The intimacies, complexities and nuances of gender diversity are explored and celebrated in this collection of portrait photographs by Rebecca Swan and film by Kirsty MacDonald. Individuals portrayed include much-loved New Zealand personalities Carmen Rupe and Georgina Beyer, activist and spokesperson Mani Bruce Mitchell, and artist Shigeyuki Kihara. Developed and toured by TheNewDowse. Image: Georgina, 1998, Rebecca Swann.
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Ey! Iran: Contemporary Iranian Photography |
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9 October – 29 November
Level 3
The social realities of hope, temptation, nostalgia and introspection are captured through the Persian lens. This exhibition depicts a culture surprisingly similar to our own, with narratives of family live, suburban sprawl and poignant observations of a country immersed in longstanding customs and traditions. Ey! Iran was developed by Gold Coast City Art Gallery and is toured by Exhibition Services Ltd.
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Chamber of Commerce |
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8 August – 1 November
Visitor Lounge
The Canterbury Chamber of Commerce’s long and rich history, spanning 150 years, is remembered through historic photographs that track the development of Canterbury’s economic prosperity.
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Canterbury Potters |
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5 - 15 November
Visitor Lounge
The Canterbury Potters Association presents its 36th annual pottery exhibition with works for sale. This year’s guest selector and exhibitor is Penny Ericson from Waiheke Island.
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Cloaks: Roka Ngarimu-Cameron |
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21 November – 21 March
Special Exhibition Hall
Colour, texture and pattern combine in this stunning showcase of contemporary Māori cloaks by Roka Ngarimu-Cameron.
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