Interview: Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole, creators of Wharenui Harikoa
A heart-to-heart conversation with Lissy and Rudi about their 'haerenga ki harikoa' (journey to joy), creative partnership, and what you learn when you're teaching.
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7 March 2024
House of Joy coming to a close at Waikato Museum
Time is running out to see the spectacular handcrafted wharenui which has attracted tens of thousands of visitors to Waikato Museum this summer.
5 March 2024
Poukai tradition on display at Waikato Museum
Candid smiles, local leaders, and poignant moments feature in a new exhibition of photography which showcases the ongoing tradition of Poukai, an important element of Te Kiingitanga.
1 March 2024
Exhibition celebrates 50th anniversary of visionary art project
Fifty years of art collecting by the Chartwell Trust will be showcased with an exhibition of work by many renowned artists including Gretchen Albrecht, Max Gimblett, and Terry Stringer.
19 February 2024
Joyful theme for Waitangi Day festival
Live music, craft workshops, and a public koorero by Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole will be part of Waikato Museum's family-friendly activities to mark Waitangi Day and the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
1 February 2024
Spectacular handcrafted ‘Wharenui Harikoa’ arrives at Waikato Museum
Nearly 6m tall and made from 5,000 balls of yarn, Lissy and Rudi's spectacular handcrafted wharenui [meeting house] will be revealed this week.
28 November 2023
New exhibition makes a splash at Waikato Museum
Vintage swimwear, historical photographs, and a newly commissioned artwork inspired by the Waikato River are all part of "In the Swim", open from Friday 3 November.
31 October 2023
Reawakened tradition wins People’s Choice Award
Cora-Allan's artwork made using traditional Niuean techniques has won the prestigious People's Choice Award for the National Contemporary Art Award 2023.
26 October 2023
Modern master of Maaori art: Sandy Adsett retrospective opening soon
Spanning a monumental six decades, 'Toi Koru: Sandy Adsett' is the first major survey exhibition of paintings by Maaori artist Sandy Adsett.
27 September 2023
School holiday solutions: It’s easy to ‘Find Your Fun’ in Hamilton Kirikiriroa
Whaanau-friendly activities are easy to find these school holidays, thanks to a collaborative activity guide and website.
12 September 2023
Award-winning artwork inspired by Maaori ancestors
Waikato Museum has the honour of being the first venue nationwide to host this travelling exhibition of the 2023 The Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award.
11 September 2023
Crustacean celebrities on display at Waikato Museum
Crabs, shrimps, lobsters, barnacles and slaters are the stars of a new mini exhibition created by Te Papa in collaboration with NIWA Taihoro Nukurangi.
5 September 2023