What’s on this week as apart of Tuku Whakatū 2026

Here’s what’s on this week as apart of Tuku Whakatū 2026 👇

From storytelling and talks to live performance, workshops and cultural experiences — something is happening every day across the region.
Check out what’s coming up 👇
Together as One. Fatima’s Story
📅 Tonight | ⏰ 6:00pm–8:00pm
📍 Cultural Conversations Nelson
Hear Fatima’s powerful story of identity, belonging and the meaning behind the hijab.
Picturing the News with Alistair Hughes
📅 Tuesday 21 April | ⏰ 2:00pm–3:00pm
📍 Tasman District Libraries (Richmond Library)
An entertaining afternoon of stories and insights from one of New Zealand’s leading illustrators.
Whakatū/Nelson Heritage – Where to from Here?
📅 Tuesday 21 April | ⏰ 5:00pm–7:30pm
📍 The Boathouse, Nelson
Join the conversation on the future of heritage in Nelson.
Where Conversations Speak and Music Flows
📅 Tuesday 21 April | ⏰ 7:00pm–8:30pm
📍 Cultural Conversations Nelson
An intimate evening of improvised music and cultural exchange.
Intent
📅 Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 April | ⏰ 7:00pm–9:00pm
📍 Theatre Royal Nelson
A powerful performance exploring the Nelson Tenths settlement.
Stitch ‘Biscornu’ with Nelson Embroiderers’
📅 Wednesday 22 April | ⏰ 10:00am–12:00pm
📍 Tasman District Libraries (Richmond Library)
A beginner-friendly embroidery workshop.
Growing Our History
📅 Wednesday 22 April | ⏰ 10:00am–11:00am
📍 Broadgreen Historic House
Explore heritage gardens and traditional plant knowledge.
Open Day at Isel Park Research and Collections Facility
📅 Wednesday 22 April | ⏰ 11:00am–3:00pm
📍 Isel Park
A rare behind-the-scenes look at the museum’s collection store.
Tuatara Night Walk
📅 Wednesday 22 & Friday 24 April | ⏰ 7:30pm–9:00pm
📍 The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary
A magical after-dark wildlife experience. (Fully booked)
Introduction to Ancestry Workshop
📅 Thursday 23 April | ⏰ 10:00am–12:00pm
📍Motueka Library
Learn how to research your family history.
How to Look at Art with The Suter Art Gallery
📅 Thursday 23 April | ⏰ 1:00pm–2:00pm
📍 Tasman District Libraries (Richmond Library)
Discover new ways to view and understand art.
Seasonal Self-Care: Chinese Qi Gong and Aotearoa Plants Wisdom
📅 Saturday 25 April | ⏰ 1:00pm–3:00pm
📍 Cultural Conversations Nelson
A gentle workshop blending movement, nature and wellbeing.
Isel at War
📅 Saturday 25 April | ⏰ 2:00pm–3:00pm
📍 Isel House
Stories of local families and their connections to World War One.
There’s something happening every day — so get out, explore, and be part of it.
👉 For latest details and the full programme: https://www.tukuwhakatu.nz

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