We connect & grow
Arts Culture Heritage
in Northland

Connect & Unite

Acknowledging diversity, we bring together creatives, organisations and stakeholders, strengthening relationships that enable cross sector collaboration throughout the region.

Build Capability & Capacity

We provide guidance that reflects nuanced needs and gaps across the community through project planning, product development, funding pathways, professional development.

Build Capability & Capacity

We provide sector insight and direction through community engagement and sector knowledge, informing decision-making and representing the needs of the creative, cultural and heritage sector.

Partner

Connected across community we deliver outcomes that create clear visible value to the arts to flourish locally, nationally and internationally with a clear direction of who they are and where they’re going

Elevate & Clebrate 

We strengthen visibility, recognition and reach across the creative culture and heritage sector, to ensure participation is accessible and valued to all.

Connect & Unite

Acknowledging diversity, we bring together creatives, organisations and stakeholders, strengthening relationships that enable cross sector collaboration throughout the region.

Build Capability & Capacity

We provide guidance that reflects nuanced needs and gaps across the community through project planning, product development, funding pathways, professional development.

Advocate

We provide sector insight and direction through community engagement and sector knowledge, informing decision-making and representing the needs of the creative, cultural and heritage sector.

Partner

Connected across community we deliver outcomes that create clear visible value to the arts to flourish locally, nationally and internationally with a clear direction of who they are and where they’re going

Elevate & Celebrate

We strengthen visibility, recognition and reach across the creative culture and heritage sector, to ensure participation is accessible and valued to all.

Calling all Kaipara

Creatives

Looking to grow your creative practice?

Creative Northland, in partnership with Kaipara District Council, is offering three $1,000 Professional Development Grants – one for a creative practitioner from each of Kaipara’s three wards.

Open to creatives aged 18+ who are passionate about developing their practice, exploring new ideas, and making a positive contribution to their community.

Expressions of Interest close: 17 July 2026
Successful applicants notified: Early August 2026

Apply Here >

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Discover what’s happening across the region and get a first look at what Creative Northland has coming up.

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Explore Events - The Community

Creative Northland is excited to partner with The Community – an online hub designed to make it easier than ever to see what’s on in your area.

From live gigs and exhibitions to creative workshops, local venues, and artist profiles, The Community is your go-to guide for discovering what’s happening nearby and who’s behind it. Whether you’re planning your weekend or looking to connect with the incredible talent across our region, everything is in one place.
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Some of the ways we are connecting and growing the creative community in Te Tai Tokerau

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