Nathan Homestead Pukepuke

Nathan Homestead Pukepuke Built in 1925, Nathan Homestead Pukepuke is Manurewa's community arts centre, offering workshops, exhibitions, events, and more!
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Nathan Homestead Pukepuke is Manurewa's community arts centre. For Venure Hire please visit: https://bookings.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/facilities/facility/nathan-homestead

The historic Homestead was built in 1925 and is situated on nine acres of exquisite lawn and gardens. It has been kept in its original state and is a unique setting for all types of functions and occasions. The gardens and bush areas are an excellent outdoor venue for activities such as team building, group activities and a relaxing morning or afternoon tea on the lawn. Our walled garden and croquet lawn provide a perfect setting for outdoor weddings, with the immaculately kept gardens providing a beautiful backdrop for that special photo shoot. Art Classes
Nathan Homestead Pukepuke has a busy calendar of arts classes and workshops for adults and children (primary and secondary age) throughout the year. Classes are held during the daytime and early evening. Performing Arts Classes
Performing arts gives children and teens the opportunity to have fun while gaining a sense of achievement. There are no auditions required, only enthusiasm and lots of energy. Art Exhibitions
Monthly exhibitions by local, national and international artists are held throughout the year. A small display of local crafts and artworks can be found for sale in the main foyer.

Is your child new to clay, or have they already been creating with clay and would like to continue? 🐚Our Ceramic Critter...
10/10/2026

Is your child new to clay, or have they already been creating with clay and would like to continue? 🐚

Our Ceramic Critters programme is a friendly, hands-on class where children can get creative and explore the possibilities of clay.

From sculpting imaginative shapes and objects to painting, glazing and firing their creations, there’s plenty of opportunity to experiment and bring their ideas to life. It’s a great after-school programme for children who are curious about clay and love making things with their hands 😊

✨ Fees include 5kg of clay and firing.

Where: Sculpture Studio
Date: Mondays (19 October - 7 December) or, Tuesdays (20 October - 8 December)
Time: 3:45pm-5pm
Cost: $130
No. classes: 8 classes
Suitable for: 8 - 13yrs
Max people: 10
Tutor: Ruth Nixon (Mondays), Jillian V (Tuesdays)

Spaces are limited, so please get in touch early to ensure enrolment!
09 267 0180
[email protected]

Threads of Nathan Homestead - these portraits capture a small handful of people with a connection to the Homestead, whet...
10/10/2026

Threads of Nathan Homestead - these portraits capture a small handful of people with a connection to the Homestead, whether through family, growing up locally, or occupying and visiting the space over the past few decades. Together, these stories represent the living heritage of the Homestead.

The Manurewa Potters Club has been a part of the fabric of Nathan Homestead for many years. The Potters Club started in the garages of founding members in 1974, but eventually moved to the Homestead in 1979. Nathan Homestead was able to offer them a space that accommodated how big the group was becoming - and the Potters Club remains thriving today. Bringing together individuals passionate about their own pottery practice, Manurewa Potters Club allows their members to connect and learn off each other - all while still allowing each person’s own style and flair to shine. As club member Ruth remarks, you can always tell who made each piece, because everyone has their own signature styles. Photographed within their making space, the Manurewa Potters Club are an example of the impressive ways our local communities are able to express themselves, when given the right space to create and connect with each other.

Want to share your own experience or history with the Homestead?
Get in touch - [email protected]

Got a little artist at home? Let them explore their creativity with our after-school Junior Art classes this Term Four! ...
10/10/2026

Got a little artist at home? Let them explore their creativity with our after-school Junior Art classes this Term Four! ✨

From painting and drawing to experimenting with different materials and techniques, children will explore a range of creative projects each week, with plenty of freedom to follow their ideas and create something of their own.

With guidance from our lovely tutors Renee (Mondays) and Chloe (Tuesdays), children can build their artistic skills, discover new interests and enjoy a creative afternoon at Nathan Homestead. 😊

Where: Meeting Room
Date: Mondays: 19 October - 7 December, or Tuesdays: 20 October - 8 December
Time: 3.45pm - 5pm
Cost: $90
No. classes: 8 Weeks
Suitable for: 5-8 years
Max people: 11
Tutor: Renee Bevan (Mondays), Chloe Marsden (Tuesdays)

Classes are starting soon, so book their place today!🖌️
09 267 0180
[email protected]

Ready to get creative after hours? 🏺✨ Set aside some personal time for clay with our Term Four pottery classes!Held on T...
09/10/2026

Ready to get creative after hours? 🏺✨ Set aside some personal time for clay with our Term Four pottery classes!

Held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, our adult classes welcome all experience levels, whether you’re picking up clay for the first time or already enjoy making ceramics.

Whether you’re making something for yourself, creating gifts for loved ones or simply trying out new ideas, there’s plenty to explore with clay! 🤍

Dates: Tuesdays: 20 October – 8 December, or Thursdays: 22 October – 10 December
Where: Sculpture Studio
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Cost: $225
No. of classes: 8
Tutor: Shane Gallagher (Tuesdays), Ruth Nixon (Thursdays)

Classes are starting soon, so get in touch to register your spot!
📞 09 267 0180
📧 [email protected]

Threads of Nathan Homestead - these portraits capture a small handful of people with a connection to the Homestead, whet...
09/10/2026

Threads of Nathan Homestead - these portraits capture a small handful of people with a connection to the Homestead, whether through family, growing up locally, or occupying and visiting the space over the past few decades. Together, these stories represent the living heritage of the Homestead.

Growing up just streets away from Nathan Homestead, Tracy Toeke’s earliest memories have been backdropped by the Homestead. Living in such close proximity to the Homestead, Tracy’s fondest memories include playing in the gardens as a young girl with her brothers, walking through the Homestead’s fields to get to school, and buying crafts made by the Manurewa Potters Club with gold coins on a Saturday morning. Photographed in the fields that she grew up in and around, she describes Nathan Homestead as a gift that the Nathan family have offered for the local communities. From the late 1960s to today, Nathan Homestead has been a place of connection and grounding for Tracy. Her hope for Nathan Homestead is that it continues to be a magical, well-loved place for locals, just like it has been throughout her childhood and adulthood.

Want to share you own experience or history with the Homestead?
Get in touch - [email protected]

Threads of Nathan Homestead - these portraits capture a small handful of people with a connection to the Homestead, whet...
07/10/2026

Threads of Nathan Homestead - these portraits capture a small handful of people with a connection to the Homestead, whether through family, growing up locally, or occupying and visiting the space over the past few decades. Together, these stories represent the living heritage of the Homestead.

Wendy, Isaac & Robin Nathan grew up around Nathan Homestead and Manurewa at different points in their lives. Wendy and Robin remember being impressed by the grandeur of the house, going through their grandmother’s cupboards and sliding down the bannisters of the stairs. Walking through the Homestead, they are able to recall different stories of their own memories, or shared with them by their grandparents - anecdotes about the fire that happened in the early 1920s, fascinations with the water tower out in the bush, and memories of attending the old Nathan Homestead kindergarten. One particular notable family memory was Wendy’s birth in the Homestead. Wendy was born in the Drawing Room, where her and Robin are photographed, alongside Wendy’s son Isaac. While their own family history is entangled with Nathan Homestead, they also share that today, they feel it is the community who really “bring warmth and life” to the Homestead.

Want to share you own experience or history with the Homestead?
Get in touch - [email protected]

DÍDÌ & LALAGA: THREADS OF BELONGING by Mary Adeosun and Dahlina Taueu is now showing in our Upstairs Gallery - open Mond...
06/10/2026

DÍDÌ & LALAGA: THREADS OF BELONGING by Mary Adeosun and Dahlina Taueu is now showing in our Upstairs Gallery - open Monday to Saturday here at the Homestead (70 Hill Road, Manurewa)

Along with their exhibition, both artist will be holding free workshops open to the public:

LALAGA (WEAVING) WORKSHOP
Date: Saturday 14 November
Time: 10am - 12.30pm

Participants will learn simple mat weaving techniques using raffia while exploring the
cultural significance of weaving in culture as a form of connection, care and intergenerational learning. This gentle and welcoming session invites participants to share stories, reflect on the role of fibre in everyday life, and create something with their own hands.

DÍDÌ (BRAIDING) & PAINTING WORKSHOP
Date: Saturday 21 November
Time: 10am - 12.30pm

Participants will be introduced to braiding as both an artistic medium and a cultural practice. Using braided yarn, paint, and mixed media, participants will create a personal artwork inspired by a guided theme or prompt. The workshop encourages experimentation, creative play and personal storytelling while introducing
participants to contemporary fibre practices informed by African traditions.

Spaces are limited, so get in touch to register.
09 267 0180
[email protected]

Our Adults’ Evening Contemporary Jewellery Classes are coming up Monday 19th Oct! Registrations are closing soon 👋If you...
06/10/2026

Our Adults’ Evening Contemporary Jewellery Classes are coming up Monday 19th Oct! Registrations are closing soon 👋

If you’ve been thinking about having a hand in making your own personalised jewellery, or crafting a gift for a loved one in time for Christmas, this class is perfect if you want some support to make something special with a personal touch~💝

We still have spaces available for our Monday class, ideal for those who want guidance in a more beginner-friendly setting 😊 You’ll be in good hands with our tutor Renee, in a small and supportive class.

Details:
Mondays: 19 October – 7 December
Where: Workshop
Time: 6:30pm – 9pm
Cost: $225
No. of classes: 8
Tutor: Renee Bevan

A $40 materials pack is available to purchase on the first day.

Spaces are limited, so get in touch to register.
09 267 0180
[email protected]

Please note: This class is suitable for adults who already have some jewellery-making experience. If you’re a complete beginner, we recommend starting with our Have a Go Jewellery workshop! Get in touch if you have any questions regarding suitability 💛

Would you like to spend your Monday mornings in a calm, light-filled studio, enjoying time making your own ceramic piece...
06/10/2026

Would you like to spend your Monday mornings in a calm, light-filled studio, enjoying time making your own ceramic pieces? 🌱

Save your spot for our Clay in the Day classes this term, led by tutor Ruth Nixon, a highly experienced ceramic artist and member of the Manurewa Potters Club. All skill levels are welcome, from complete beginners to experienced makers. The fee includes 5kg of clay and firing.

Classes are starting Mon 19th! Registrations are closing soon. Set aside some time for yourself each Monday morning to get creative, try something new and enjoy some time away from the usual routine 💛

Mondays: 19 October – 7 December
Time: 10am-12pm
Where: Sculpture Studio
Cost: $225
No. of classes: 8
Tutor: Ruth Nixon

Get in touch to register for this term.
09 267 0180
[email protected]

In addition to our current Heritage exhibition in the Sitting Room Gallery we held a special pop-up exhibition on Saturd...
06/10/2026

In addition to our current Heritage exhibition in the Sitting Room Gallery we held a special pop-up exhibition on Saturday 3 October featuring a small handful of people with a connection to the Homestead, whether through family, growing up locally, or occupying and visiting the space over the past few decades. Together, these stories represent the living heritage of the Homestead.

If you missed seeing the pop-up exhibition in person, over the next month or so we will be sharing some of those experiences and stories right here. ✨

Interviews bv Allyssa Verner-Pula
Photographs by Geoffery Matautia (Nathan Homestead Pukepuke)

Want to share you own experience or history with the Homestead?
Get in touch - [email protected]

Address

70 Hill Road, Manurewa
Auckland
2102

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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