12 June – 3 August
Primary Bedroom Gallery, First floor

A photographic exploration of whakapapa, whenua, and wairua, Darling – Tēnei Au follows the journey of Darling, a wāhine who embraces her mana motuhake through her connection to our awa, Tarawera—an awa that belongs to both Darling and me.

12 June – 3 August
AV Gallery

Passing over a series of inner-city sites, the Space Tree glides in perpetual movement. Like a mysterious extra-terrestrial organism, it flourishes in countless directions, defying conventional patterns of growth whilst seeming to follow a pre-determined web.

Natalie Robertson
(Ngāti Pōkai, Ngāti Porou, Clann Dhònnchaidh)
12 June – 3 August
Photography Gallery

The hopeful whakatauki “E kore au e ngaro, he kākano i ruia mai i Rangiātea / I will never be lost, for I am the seed which was sown from Rangiātea” guides Māori back to ancient whakapapa. Kahikatea, tōtara, and kanuka stand as rakau tīpuna (ancestral trees), their seeds harvested to support propagation. Photography of ancient trees serves as a witness to their longevity. Amid environmental devastation, collecting seeds from these iconic species becomes vital preservation work. These combined practices of image-making and seed collection aim to actively contribute to forest regeneration and wetland restoration efforts within Te Tairāwhiti.

Guest Curator: Yuka O’Shannessy
26 June - 31 August
Ground Floor Galleries

Ma explores the Japanese concept of space—where pauses create harmony and reflection. Through carefully crafted works, this exhibition invites viewers to experience connection, transformation, and emotional resonance. Curator Yuka O’Shannessy creates a space for reflection, where art becomes a shared experience.

7 August - 7 September 2025
First Floor Galleries

Fire & Clay 2025 showcases and awards the outstanding pottery and ceramics of members of Auckland Studio Potters (ASP). This year ASP is delighted to announce Laurie Steer as judge.

7 August - 7 September 2025
First Floor Galleries

This installation is an attempt to reveal everyday technologies, applying a bricolage of DIY and craft methods, exploring clay's properties in lieu of conventional materials.

Gregor Kregar
Ground Floor Galleries

Kregar’s works interact with the heritage architecture, reimagining the domestic past of the site. His large-scale, geometric light sculptures hang from the ornate ceiling cornices of the grand rooms, replacing the original crystal chandeliers and transforming the spaces with new energy.

11 September - 17 October 2025
First Floor Galleries

The annual Arts House Trust Secondary School Art Awards are back!

Applications open Monday 28 July, 2025.