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Art Gallery exhibition celebrates the history of taniwha
Whāia te Taniwha, a new major exhibition at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, explores the enduring presence of taniwha in Aotearoa.
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Art Gallery exhibition celebrates the history of taniwha
17 Sep 2025Whāia te Taniwha, a new major exhibition at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, explores the enduring presence of taniwha in Aotearoa.
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Opening the doors of Christchurch's architectural gems
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Eclectic exhibition showcases Shurrie’s legacy
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