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Creative Spaces Around New Zealand to Inspire Your Next Mindful Hobby
Story Central Otago
In a world increasingly dominated by screen time, many New Zealanders are seeking out something more tangible. Pottery classes are filling up months in advance, knitting needles are clicking back into fashion, and creative workshops are becoming social occasions in their own right.

BNZ Theatre

Facade of Waikato Regional Theatre.
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BNZ Theatre (previously Waikato Regional Theatre) is setting the stage as Hamilton’s cultural heartbeat.

Brya Rose Art Studio

The inside of Byra Rose Hamilton.
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Nestled in the heart of Frankton, Brya Rose Art Studio has become a go-to spot for creativity and inspiration.

Boon Arts

Colourful murals painted on a block wall.
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It’s no exaggeration to say that Boon has redefined Hamilton's urban aesthetics.

Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery

White walls with exhibits on display on the wall at Waikato Museum.
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Featuring dozens of new exhibitions every year, Waikato Museum tells the story of the region through visual art, tangata whenua, social history and science.