Pihanga Gallery

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.

25/03/2026

Easter is coming around fast 🐣 If you're looking for a present or card, come into Pihanga Gallery and check us out! We're the only art gallery in Tūrangi and we're run as a collective by the artists themselves- a truly local business 🙂

Hair clips by Siân Robertson.
Lake Taupo by Pat Gregory.
Kereru Print by Madeline Kennedy.

14/03/2026

If you haven't been into Pihanga Gallery, you're missing out!

We're a small gallery of local artists run as a cooperative. So when you buy something from us, you're supporting local people and the local economy 🙂

Pop in and say hello- we're at Shop 3 in Tūrangi Mall.

Pumice Spiral by David Hawke.
African Lady by Trudy Grassi.
Cyanotype by Chris Potter.

13/02/2026

We have a new artist at Pihanga Gallery! Bill Meldrum-Hanna creates art using vintage book pages, gouache, etching, French poetry and more. Truly mixed media! Come in and have a look at his bright and original work.

Petals of Ink
Mixed Media

Tongariro Snow Swirl
Etching

14/01/2026

If you're in Tūrangi and craving an art fix, come and see us at Pihanga Gallery! We have lots of new pieces for 2026 all hand made by local artisans. We're at Shop 3 in Tūrangi Mall 🙂

Pumice Twirl by David Hawke

Kete Kupenga by Paretuiri Simeon