Creative Arts Napier’s (CAN) long held vision was to create a Community Arts Centre for the people of Napier and beyond – a vibrant and energetic creative space where all are welcome, regardless of ability, ethnicity, culture, or age. The goal being, to make CAN the leading ‘go to’ place for all artists, and the central ‘Arts information hub’ in Hawke’s Bay.

Kahurangi specialises in Māori Performing Arts, travelling across Aotearoa (New Zealand) and the world to thrill audiences with their unique blend of Māori song, dance and heritage.

Eastern Screen Alliance is a Regional Film Office (RFO) and is a member of the national RFO association, RFONZ. They have a direct link to the New Zealand Film Commission, the Screen Industry Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand, Script to Screen, and other agencies. They work as a point of contact for any international or national productions wanting to make their productions in our region.

Kotiri Productions is a Hastings based production company that produces high quality narrative content for screen, stage, online and community. Their focus is on selecting stories that engage audiences and uplift creatives, while building partnerships locally, nationally and internationally with industry experts to deliver any creative project.
Their philosophy is simple…tell great stories.