Throughout March, All in for Arts: He waka toi e eke noa nei tātou brought together communities across Aotearoa; in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Ōtepoti Dunedin, Kirikiriroa Hamilton, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, Tūranganui-a-Kiwi Gisborne, and Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Over coffee and kai, each event showcased inspiring perspectives on the power of creativity from artists, rangatahi, journalists, mayors, politicians, and business leaders. In partnership with The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi, with support from the Chartwell Trust and Stuff, audiences heard about the power of creativity to shape identity, connect people, and build a thriving future for art, artists and all New Zealanders. Here are some of the key themes that emerged across the 2026 tour.