Pihanga Gallery

11/08/2026

The Waimarino Art Awards are almost here...
And this year there is a week of really cool workshops happening as well!

Please note these events are in the Waimarino area, so at venues in and around Ohakune and Raetihi. Workshops take place 27 September to 2 October 2026 (that's the next school holidays.)

Explore creative Workshops Raetihi with Waimarino Art Awards in Ruapehu, New Zealand. Art is for more than looking at

10/07/2026

We are open for Matariki Night Market! If you're in Tūrangi this evening, come in out of the cold and have a look at our beautiful pottery, kete, paintings, felting, indigo dyeing, woodwork and more!

20/06/2026

We featured on Love Taupō list of things to do in Tūrangi, alongside some fabulous local businesses and attractions!

08/06/2026

It's that time of year...sunny days and chilly nights. If you looking for an art fix, come on into Pihanga Gallery in Tūrangi mall. It's nice and warm and you can meet some of our wonderful local artists!

Kōwhai earrings by Ali Shannon.

Mātau by Toney Christensen.

African Lady by Trudy Grassi.

18/05/2026

Another new artist at the gallery- Lisa Walker. She works from Tokaanu using the natural geothermal waters to prepare and preserve the harakeke (flax) fibres.

She's inspired by the patterns and open weave techniques in raranga weaving to create beautiful and unique pieces.

Come in and discover her work! We're at Shop 5 in Tūrangi mall 🙂

11/05/2026

Our second new artist at Pihanga Gallery is Paul David, also known as Paul Guillemot. He is a mixed media artist working with copper, wood, aluminium and paint to create striking masks and sculptures. His unique work is influenced by African masks and New Zealand art. Come in to the gallery in Tūrangi mall and have a look!

04/05/2026

Pihanga Gallery has several new artists so come in and have a look! One of them is Karla Mohi, who travels round Aotearoa collecting sand for her mixed media art. She also makes hand made paper and flax weaving used in her pictures. Truly unique and original art!

26/04/2026

22/04/2026

Angle poise clock by John Ball. Demolition Rimu.