Ōtautahi Christchurch – Artist, writer, and curator Hayley Walmsley (Ngāti Kawau, Ngāti Tautahi, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou) is launching Counter Narratives, a kaupapa-based photo and interview series centred on kitchens, recipes, and the deeper stories we carry with our kai.

This Saturday, Brown Town opens its doors with an evening of art, community, and celebration. The kaupapa brings together a line-up of incredible voices in both an exhibition and the first volume of a brand-new zine.

Christchurch, New Zealand, February 1, 2025 — The Centre of Contemporary Art (CoCA) is proud to announce the opening of its inaugural exhibition of 2025, Migratory Patterns, curated by Hayley Walmsley in collaboration with Jonny Waters, featuring work by artists Jesse-James Pickery, Nikita Rewha, Aidan Geraghty, Aroha Novak, Heramaahina Eketone, Moewai Marsh, Isaiah Okeroa, David Garcia, and Jon Jeet