An exciting and pivotal new gallery devoted exclusively to photography has recently opened with the inaugural exhibition "Solstice". This show is indicative of the importance that Matakana Pictures will have within the photography community, with both established and emerging photographers represented. Matakana Pictures exhibitions are curated by Mark Adams, Haruhiko Sameshima and Ian Macdonald. Images included in "Solstice" are by Mark Adams, Marti Friedlander, Darren Glass, Fiona Clark, Wayne Barrar, Fiona Pardington, Davina, Gavin Hipkins, Dennis Brett, Richard Collins, Geoff Short, Haruhiko Sameshima, Ann Shelton, John Collie, Bruce Connew and Ian Macdonald. "Solstice" is on until the 7th of August. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Sunday, 10-4. Matakana Pictures is located in the beautiful rural district of Matakana, one hour north of Auckland.

Matakana Pictures at the Matakana Country Park, Leigh Rd, RD5 Warkworth. Phone 09 422 7259. Email gallery@matakanapictures.com

Take the Leigh/Omaha turn-off at Warkworth, drive through Matakana village on the Leigh Road, and Matakana Country Park is on your right just after you pass the Omaha turn-off.
An exciting and pivotal new gallery devoted exclusively to photography has recently opened with the inaugural exhibition "Solstice". This show is indicative of the importance that Matakana Pictures will have within the photography community, with both established and emerging photographers represented. Matakana Pictures exhibitions are curated by Mark Adams, Haruhiko Sameshima and Ian Macdonald. Images included in "Solstice" are by Mark Adams, Marti Friedlander, Darren Glass, Fiona Clark, Wayne Barrar, Fiona Pardington, Davina, Gavin Hipkins, Dennis Brett, Richard Collins, Geoff Short, Haruhiko Sameshima, Ann Shelton, John Collie, Bruce Connew and Ian Macdonald. "Solstice" is on until the 7th of August. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Sunday, 10-4. Matakana Pictures is located in the beautiful rural district of Matakana, one hour north of Auckland.

Matakana Pictures at the Matakana Country Park, Leigh Rd, RD5 Warkworth. Phone 09 422 7259. Email gallery@matakanapictures.com

Take the Leigh/Omaha turn-off at Warkworth, drive through Matakana village on the Leigh Road, and Matakana Country Park is on your right just after you pass the Omaha turn-off.