Kina NZ Design + Art Space

Galleries and museum key icon.
Galleries and museum key icon.

Monday9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Tuesday9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Wednesday9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Thursday9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Friday9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Saturday9:30 am – 4:00 pm.

Sunday10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

101 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth

06 759 1201

Anyone wanting to take a memento of Taranaki home with them should spend some time browsing the curated art and design pieces at Kina NZ Design + Artspace in New Plymouth. Located in a heritage building that was once New Plymouth’s Exchange Chambers, Kina now trades in the brightest New Zealand artists.

The space is generously proportioned with huge ceilings and period features; the perfect blank canvas for showcasing a wide breadth of arts. Kina’s shelves and walls are bursting with an accessible and affordable selection of art with everything from ceramics to glassworks to paintings to handcrafted jewellery. Owner Luella Raj, has been collecting and sourcing works for nearly two decades, and her skilful eye for idiosyncratic artists and makers is evident.

You’ll see a playful nod to kiwiana, including giant cast glass jet plane sweets mounted on the wall by artist Simon Lewis-Wards, and for those looking for something uber local, the gallery is awash with imagery of the iconic Mt Taranaki including stunning fine art prints from Michael Smither. The gallery has plenty of nooks to explore and we recommend losing yourself in the many curiosities and creations.

The friendly staff are expertly knowledgeable about the artists and will freely share intel if you want to know more. Kina is the ultimate conduit between New Zealand makers and art and object collectors.

Words by Kelly Tapper & Photography by Anna Briggs

Information not correct? Report an error

Location

101 Devon Street West, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth

Nearby Places

The Virtue

The moody interior of The Virtue perfumery and florist.
Place New Plymouth & Taranaki Editor's Pick
Fashion key icon.

There’s nothing remotely ordinary about The Virtue in New Plymouth.

Snug Lounge

The red lit interior of Snug Lounge in New Plymouth.
Place New Plymouth & Taranaki
Bars key icon.

Sometimes things aren’t quite as they seem, and that couldn’t be truer of Snug Lounge in New Plymouth’s West End Precinct.

Nice Hotel and Restaurant

The colourful and luxurious living room inside Nice Hotel.
Place New Plymouth & Taranaki
Accommodation key icon. Restaurants key icon.

At the top of a hill, on the cusp of the green Pukekara...

Three Sisters Brewery

Glass of beer on the counter at Three Sisters Brewing, New Plymouth.
Place New Plymouth & Taranaki
Bars key icon.

Three Sisters Brewery is a local brewery doing marvellous things with, you’ve guessed it, beer.

Similar Places

Vintage Industries

Exterior of Vintage Industries, New Plymouth.
Place New Plymouth & Taranaki

Vintage Industries in New Plymouth  is a beacon - twofold in fact - for its salvaged antiques from across the globe and golden exterior.

Juno Gin

Dave looking at still at Juno Gin, New Plymouth.
Place New Plymouth & Taranaki
Stay and explore key icon. Goods key icon.

The origins of New Plymouth’s boutique gin distillery, Juno, is a compelling tale of relentless passion and a scientific approach.

Tawhiti Museum

Tawhiti Museum sign.
Place New Plymouth & Taranaki Hāwera
Galleries and museum key icon.

Tawhiti Museum is unlike any other provincial museum in New Zealand as it is the amalgamation of one man's dedicated heritage project.

The Bank

Ornate interior of secondhand and vintage shop with furniture and eclectic decor
Place New Plymouth & Taranaki

Eltham. A town well known not only for its gourmet cheese offerings but also for its unrivalled vintage and second-hand shopping scene.