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New Writer In Residence At The Michael King Centre

Posted by The Speculator on Jan 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Whiti Hereaka, from Wellington, is the current writer in residence at the Michael King Writers' Centre. She holds the eight-week summer residency, which runs until mid-March.

Country Cousins Add Spice To Depot Exhibition

Posted by The Speculator on Dec 09, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Devonport’s Depot Artspace is currently hosting an exhibition by Grant Alexander and Peter Donovan.

Literary Star Coming To Devonport

Posted by The Speculator on Nov 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment

A rising star of New Zealand fiction writing whose first novel had a big international impact has been awarded a six-month residency in Devonport's Michael King Centre in 2012.

Your Chance To Feature In The Depot

Posted by The Speculator on Nov 01, 2011 | Leave a Comment

The Depot is considering proposals for exhibitions, events & festivals at Depot Galleries for the second half of 2012.

Emma Thomsen; Not Just A Dirt Tracker

Posted by The Speculator on Oct 31, 2011 | 2 Comments

I don’t know what kind of astronaut she would have made, but I’m glad Emma Thomsen decided to become an artist.

Latest From The Depot’s Cultural Icon’s Project

Posted by The Speculator on Oct 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment

The latest Cultural Icons programmes released by The Depot are Philip Trusttum interviewed by Rodney Wilson and Greer Twiss interviewed by Rodney Wilson.

Eyes Up For Art Week

Posted by The Speculator on Oct 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Auckland Art Week comes to Devonport

Writing Competition Winners Announced

Posted by The Speculator on Oct 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment

The Depot has announced the winner, runner up and highly commended writer of the 2011 Cultural Icons & The Vernacular Lounge Non-fiction Writing Competition.

Passchendaele Commemoration In Devonport

Posted by The Speculator on Sep 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment

The Passchendaele Society (all volunteers) will commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele in Auckland with some screenings at The Vic next month.

New Exhibition By Rosemary Eagles

Posted by The Speculator on Sep 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Art By The Sea's first spring exhibition is starting soon; Sept 18 (preview Sept 17th).

Another Devonport Band Heads For The Top

Posted by The Speculator on Sep 07, 2011 | Leave a Comment

The Naked and Famous are the latest Devonport band to rise to the top of the NZ music industry.

Writers’ Residencies Available At Michael King Centre

Posted by The Speculator on Sep 07, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Devonport's Michael King Writers’ Centre is calling for applications from New Zealand writers for four supported residencies in 2012.

Dame Christine Cole-Catley Dies

Posted by The Speculator on Aug 21, 2011 | 6 Comments

Acclaimed journalist, publisher, author and Devonport resident Dame Christine Cole Catley has died of lung cancer, aged 88.

Cultural Icons – Claudia Pond-Eyley At The Depot’s Satellite Gallery

Posted by The Speculator on Aug 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment

The Depot's Satellite Gallery is featuring the work of NZ artist Claudia Pond-Eyley.

Gordon McLauchlan: On Passion and Pugilism

Posted by The Speculator on Aug 03, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Gordon McLauchlan is interviewed for the latest episode of The Depot's Cultural Icons series.

The Depot’s Exhibitions: Sept and Oct

Posted by The Speculator on Aug 02, 2011 | Leave a Comment

The Depot has a packed and varied schedule for the months of September and October. Check this article for dates and times.

The Depot Has Plenty To Do – Out Of The Rain

Posted by The Speculator on Jul 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment

The next two weekends at Devonport's Depot are full of action - music performances, exhibition openings, a dance production, Barry Brickell's talk, a poetry fair and a clothing jumble fundraiser.

Don’t Miss Barry Brickell Speaking At The Depot

Posted by The Speculator on Jul 21, 2011 | 1 Comment

Coromandel potter Barry Brickell is staying at the moment as a visiting writer at the Michael King Centre on Devonport's Mt Victoria.

Four Christchurch Writers Offered A Break From The Quakes

Posted by The Speculator on Jul 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Four Christchurch writers whose lives and work have been disrupted by the recent earthquakes are being invited to take a break at the Michael King Writers’ Centre in Devonport.