Turua Gallery

Turua Gallery Turua Gallery is a relaxed space where you’ll find beautiful contemporary New Zealand art in St Heliers, Auckland.

Melissa and Dean have both had a longtime love of art, with their first date spent wandering around art galleries. After Melissa studied art throughout school and Dean having always been a talented creator, they met while studying Graphic Design and have worked together since. After owning a design agency for over 20 years, in late 2018 they saw an opportunity for a change in direction, and Turua

Gallery was born. Whether you’re looking for a special piece for your home, bach, as a gift, or maybe you’d just like to look around; Turua Gallery is a relaxed space where everyone is welcome. It has been many years since a gallery has graced the village of St Heliers and Turua Gallery is quickly becoming the place for locals to get their art fix. There is a beautiful ever changing collection of work by emerging and celebrated New Zealand artists. They host solo exhibitions where you can enjoy opening night fun with some nibbles and bubbles, as well as hosting group shows. Melissa and Dean have lived in St Heliers for many years, with their now adult daughters Ruby and Lucy, who many of you will have met at opening nights. Dean has continued to paint, draw and create, regularly selling his pieces through the gallery. Melissa takes real joy in finding works that are special to each person, often sourcing pieces directly from artists, arranging people to view pieces at home and organising commissions. If you find yourself in St Heliers, pop in, they’d love to see you.

There is something rather special about the way Gilly Sheffield - artist, weaver and sculptor works with places 💫For our...
27/08/2026

There is something rather special about the way Gilly Sheffield - artist, weaver and sculptor works with places 💫

For our group show Neighbourhood, Gilly brings together a collection of her distinctive crosses, made from iron rescued from our local neighbourhood or as she puts it “rescued from the Neighbourhood for the Neighbourhood”. Using Macramé techniques, Gilly weaves the iron with marine cord, waxed cord, and galvanised braided utility wire, creating pieces that feel both grounded and delicate.

There is a beautiful tension in Gilly’s work between strength and history of the iron and the intricate and delicate nature of the weaving. Each piece speaks to a place in its own way, transforming something once overlooked into something considered and full of character 💚

With the iron rescued locally and reimagined through handwoven forms, these crosses feel especially at home within Neighbourhood, a collection shaped by place, people, and the stories held within them.

We are delighted that 14 of Gilly’s crosses will be part of our Neighbourhood show, alongside all the wonderful artists and stories that make up Neighbourhood belinda Harriet Millar josh lancaster Judith Milner & Kylie Rusk Art

Presale: Thursday 10 September

Opening night: Friday 11th September at 5pm
Everyone is welcome, no RSVP needed 🥂

Exhibition shows: 11 - 23 September

We are so thrilled that the much loved belinda is one of the exhibiting artists in Neighbourhood, our group show that ce...
24/08/2026

We are so thrilled that the much loved belinda is one of the exhibiting artists in Neighbourhood, our group show that celebrates the local areas we live, work and play & opens on 11 September 💫

Her collection of “swimmers” paintings capture what it is to be floating and swimming in our magnificent harbour 🏊🏻‍♀️ In her trademark relaxed style, we are sure these will resonate with many of you who have been long time lovers of her work 🩵

Belinda is showing five works in this groups exhibition, alongside Gilly Sheffield - artist, weaver and sculptor Harriet Millar josh lancaster Judith Milner & Kylie Rusk Art

Presale: Thursday 10 September

Opening: Friday 11 September from 5pm & everyone is welcome, as always 🥂

Exhibition shows: 11 - 23 September

Opening very soon - our next exhibition is the return of our much loved group exhibition “Neighbourhood” with the most w...
20/08/2026

Opening very soon - our next exhibition is the return of our much loved group exhibition “Neighbourhood” with the most wonderful line up of artists, all celebrating the local areas we live, work and play 💚

Be sure to join us at the opening where you’ll be able to catch up with some of the artists. There will also be presale options, if you are unable to join us or would like to secure a work before the opening night. Details of this to be announced for Thursday 10th September.

And as always we will be sharing lots of sneak peeks of the collections fro the artists on posts and stories.

Participating Artists: belinda Gilly Sheffield - artist, weaver and sculptor Harriet Millar josh lancaster Judith Milner Kylie Rusk Art

Presale: Thursday 10 September - Details to be announced.

Opening: Friday 11 September from 5pm - everyone is welcome to join us - no need to RSVP 🥂

Exhibition shows: 11 - 23 September

10/08/2026

Only a few more days to take in Carmel Van Der Hoeven “Pretty Brutal” solo exhibition which is bring joy and a bit of sunshine to everyone who pops in 🩷

Just a few pieces are available to call your own & the full collection can be found online.

Pretty Brutal is showing: 31st July - 12th August

We had such a lovely evening on Friday, celebrating the opening of Carmel Van Der Hoeven  solo exhibition “Pretty Brutal...
04/08/2026

We had such a lovely evening on Friday, celebrating the opening of Carmel Van Der Hoeven solo exhibition “Pretty Brutal” 🥂

Captured beautifully by Sait from artsdiary.co.nz 📷 Head to https://artsdiary.co.nz/ to view the full coverage.

Be sure to pop in to the galley to view the collection in person, or to our online gallery, to see the collection. There are 7 pieces that can still grace your walls, all in various sizes 💛

Pretty Brutal is showing: 31st July - 12th August

31/07/2026

What a wonderful night we had last night for the opening of Carmel Van Der Hoeven “Pretty Brutal” ✨

So many pieces have found their homes, but the amazing news for those of you who could not make it last night, there are still a few gems available for you to call your own.

Pop in to the gallery to take in this magnificent collection or head to our online gallery to view the full collection 💛

Showing: 31 July - 12 August

📷 Isabella

29/07/2026

Two more sleeps and “Pretty Brutal”opens - we cannot wait to share this stunning collection of work from Carmel Van Der Hoeven with you 🌺

There are 28 pieces in this collection, from the petite sizes at 300mm x 400mm right up to the larger works that are 1400mm x 1600mm & also includes the much loved 1000mm x 1000mm.

In Person Presale 5.60 - 6.30 Thursday 30th July (at capacity)

Online Presale of selected pieces: 7pm Thursday 30th July - 1pm, Friday 31st July

Exhibition opening: from 5pm, Friday 31st July

Collection online from 6pm Friday 31st July and any available works wil be also be able to be purchased on line from that time.

Showing: 31 July - 12 August

As always, everyone is welcome to join us a the opening - see you there 🥂

Address

10a Turua Street St Heliers
Auckland
1071

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

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