TE URU WAITAKERE CONTEMPORARY GALLERY INCORPORATED | ANNUAL REPORT JULY 2014 – JUNE 2015

TE URU GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

Chairperson Marcus Williams

Secretary Robyn Mason

Treasurer Desna Whaanga-Schollum

Elected Members Jane Legget and Suzy Dunser

Co-opted members Jennifer Lamm and Vicky Thomas

TE URU STAFF

DirectorAndrew Clifford

Business Services ManagerEmmy Seccombe

Visitor Host Team LeaderAmber Latham

Visitor HostsJames Anderson, Zara Garlick and Emil McAvoy

Gallery AssistantJodi Meadows

CuratorIoana Gordon-Smith

Exhibitions & Facilities ManagerKenny Willis

Education ManagerIona Matheson

Art EducatorKirsty MacDonald

Graphic DesignerJulia Gamble

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CHAIR’S REPORT Tena koutou Following the significant changes of late 2014, I think it would be fair to say that 2015 has, very sensibly, been a year of consolidation. This “settling in period” has been very necessary after a time of displacement, development and transition. Te Uru; a new/old identity gifted by local iwi, Kawerau a Maki, for this wonderful, feisty and uniquely Westie organisation, seems to be sitting as well with the community and visitors from far and wide, as the new, award-winning building itself. This westerly brew of tradition and innovation, local and cosmopolitan, mixed with a healthy sense of fun, could not have been better encapsulated when the Te Uru Director, Andrew Clifford, on the occasion of the opening of this year’s Portage Ceramic Awards, introduced the one and only John Rowles (from Te Atatu, via Las Vegas) onto the stage – technically a story for the next annual reporting period but it was an evening too good to wait. The display of NZ’s top ceramics finished with style an amazing year of exhibitions and events and, I’m pleased to say, the Portage is now home to stay. 2014 concluded with the installation of Michael Parekowhai’s Steinway grand piano work; He Korero Purakau mo Te Awanui o Te Motu. This fine piece was purchased by Te Papa in 2012 and was able to be hosted by Te Uru because of its museum-grade facilities, the result of the commitment made by the community in the more than 15 years it took to achieve the vision. On behalf of the committee, I would like to thank Andrew Clifford for his excellent directorship; I believe he honours the effort made by the community with this outstanding programme; representing the distinct nature of the Waitakere’s and West Auckland as

well as Aotearoa, while bringing in fresh work, collaborating with other cultural organisations and honouring the partnership of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. I also acknowledge the Te Uru team, who without exception, go the extra mile to make each project happen and take care of business (everyday); late nights hanging shows, weekend openings and events, keeping up with Auckland’s ever growing art scene. The work/life divide is imaginary for these guys. I would like to thank and acknowledge the voluntary work of the board, who are in great shape as a team and provide outstanding guidance for the director. Last year we said goodbye to Pamela Wells who served as secretary with unfailing enthusiasm and energy. Robyn Mason, a Going West stalwart and passionate arts supporter has ably stepped up to that plate. We also got lucky with a new Treasurer in Desna Whaanga-Schollum, who in addition to her own creative endeavours is widely recognised for her contemporary Maori art and design advocacy and leadership. The committee are: Robyn Mason – Secretary (Heritage Consultant) Desna Whaanga-Schollum – Treasurer (Artist, Designer, Arts Organiser) Jennifer Lamm – Member (Lawyer) Vicky Thomas – Member (Artist/Gallery Director – Kura Gallery) Jane Legget – Member (Museum expert and consultant) Suzy Dunser – Member (Ceramicist) I want to thank Sir Bob Harvey, our patron; he is much more than that though, frequenting many openings and contributing to a highlight for the year with the Shadbolt & Harvey Show (affectionately nicknamed). Councillor Ross Clow for his support; his history of West Auckland ceramics was outstanding at the

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Portage opening. Terry Bates and the Lopdell Trust, thank you; we love being part of this community of organisations and appreciate how well it is run. Last but not least it is for me to acknowledge our principal funders; the Waitakere Local Board, ably headed by Sandra Coney. Clearly we do not exist without your support. Thank you. Thank you. Here’s to 2015; a great first full year for Te Uru. Nga mihi mahana ki a koutou

Marcus Williams Chair; Te Uru Governance Committee Associate Professor; Design and Visual Arts

Takeshi Yasuda: Recent Work. Photo Jennifer French.

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT After a two-year redevelopment period, Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery reopened in November 2014 to significant critical acclaim as part of the redeveloped Lopdell Precinct. The new purpose-built gallery building that Te Uru now occupies was completed by the Lopdell Trust with support from Auckland Council, and has received substantial media coverage and a number of architecture awards. 2014/15 was a year of significant challenges and disruptions, starting with our last months in New Lynn being extended while we waited for the new building to be completed, and then the break in operations while we closed down one location and established ourselves in a new one. Although we only had full possession of the new building the day before the official opening, Te Uru was successfully launched to much fanfare; a testament to the hard work of our dedicated team and supporters. Of course, 2014/15 was also a year of great opportunities and we’ve been well supported by partners and colleagues in the gallery and museum sector. Despite a relatively modest operating grant, we have delivered ambitious programming that has inspired and transformed the local community, resulting in visitation that has more than doubled from that of previous years. In this first part-year, we were able to secure exhibitions and loans from other significant institutions including Te Papa, the Dowse, City Gallery Wellington and Tauranga Art Gallery, confirmed in good faith for facilities that were not yet complete. Highlights include Michael Parekowhai’s carved, red piano, He Korero Purakau mo Te Awanui o Te Motu and a selection of Ralph Hotere paintings as part of the Black Rainbow exhibition’ a comprehensive survey of Barry Brickell’s ceramics, and a rare collection of found textiles from Rosemary McLeod. Te Uru has also staged major exhibitions from Auckland’s most

internationally recognised artists, including Judy Millar and Billy Apple. Not a bad start! This is all possible due to the best-practice standards that our new facilities allow us to meet. We have also renewed partnerships with local organisations including the Titirangi Festival of Music, the Whau Festival and the Going West Books + Writers Festival, which have played a key role in our first year of programming. Te Uru works closely with the other arts tenants associated with the Lopdell Precinct to find collaborative opportunities and to support their operations. Particularly McCahon House, with whom we have a long-standing partnership. Through our website and social media, we promote other Lopdell tenants as well as arts operators, events and relevant businesses in the wider community. On a regional level, we contribute to the Auckland Arts Festival, Photography Festival and ArtWeek, which adds value to those events, and also raises visitation and the profile of the arts in our area through tapping into the significant promotional resources of those organisations. Te Uru is now charged with running this new gallery and ensuring its long-term viability as a community asset by establishing best-practice processes, sustainable operations and a growing reputation throughout the region for inspirational experiences. We also want to see that all stakeholders see a significant return on their investment through the high-standard exhibitions and events we have already established as a benchmark of our renewed operations, made possible by museum-grade facilities. 60 percent of the total cost of operating Te Uru for the 2014/15 year came from our Auckland Council operating grant with the remaining 40 percent being self-generated; a good return for ratepayer investment and a 20 percent increase in self-generated

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revenue from the previous year. In particular, revenue from our gallery shop has increased four-fold from the previous year, generating income for many local artists from each visitor to the gallery. Similarly, donations and memberships have also grown by more than double. But it still remains a high priority to continue seeking further funding from a wide range of sources to ensure we can continue to meet the substantial cost of running a growing operation. If the financial value of our basic operations were combined with the economic impact generated for the local area through tourism, promotional outcomes, in-kind support, value delivered through programmes and other outcomes, then the community’s ongoing investment in Te Uru is producing significant dividends, both economically and culturally. Investment in arts and culture is also an

investment in business, revitalisation, urban development, employment, education, cultural awareness and community building. We’re proud to be supporting local artists, schools and businesses, as well as contributing to the activities of other community initiatives and organisations. Our activities create awareness and dialogue for local issues such as kauri dieback, environmental sustainability, biculturalism and cultural diversity. We’re proud to be able to say that Te Uru is an international quality destination gallery that is a significant driver for cultural and economic wellbeing in the Waitakere Ranges and surrounding region. Titirangi has become a must-see destination for visitors from throughout New Zealand and overseas, and the new Lopdell Precinct is raising profile and pride for everyone in the area. We’re excited to be involved.

Andrew Clifford Director | Kaitohu

Caroline McQuarrie: No Town. Photo Sam Hartnett.

Judy Millar: The Model World. Photo Jennifer French.

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EXHIBITIONS New Lynn Jos Wheeler : Voicing Dissent 16 May – 5 August Glen Hutchins: No Names No Pictures 13 June – 5 August Ryan Bal l inger: Runners High 1 August – 31 August Whau the People: Residents in Residency August Te Uru (main gal ler ies) Act ivat ing Te Uru - Inaugural weekend exhibit ion 1-3 November Te Hau a Uru 1 November – 7 December Amy Howden-Chapman: They say ten thousand years 1 November – 3 December Takeshi Yasuda: Recent works 1 November – 7 December Portage Ceramic Awards 2014 7 November – 8 February Kathy Barry and Isobel Thom: Homeworld 6 December – 4 February Black Rainbow: Ralph Hotere & Michael Parekowhai 11 December – 1 March Tiffany Singh: Life is but a vapour 11 December – 15 February

Tracey Tawhiao and Fred Harr ison: IOIOIOIOIOIO 13 February – 5 April Judy Mil lar : The Model World 13 February – 5 April Daniel Malone: Tit i rangi Apocrypha 20 February – 29 March A Del icate Balance 6 March – 19 April His Own Steam: A Barry Brickel l Survey 11 April – 31 May Five by Five: New Conversat ions with Clay 11 April – 7 June Bi l ly Apple: Sound works 1968-2015 24 April – 10 June No Town 5 June – 23 August Unseen City 5 June – 16 August Kindred 12 June – 23 August Rosemary McLeod: With Bold Needle and Thread 19 June – 9 August Digita l project Shannon Novak: Cryptocosmos 1 December 2014 – 1 December 2015

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EXHIBITIONS Curiosity Corner Jasmine Watson: Mandalam 1-31 March Rachel Bel l : A select ion, 2009-2014 1-30 April Johanna Zel lmer: States of CHANGE 1-31 May Sel ina Woulfe: Si lver boundaries 1 June – 5 July Window Gnomes: Gregor Kregar 1 November – February Gi lded Blessing: Eve de Castro-Robinson and Sarah Guppy 2 February – 9 March

I t 's a bit crowded in here: The Noemi 11 March – 27 April Cobalt Sun: Sorawit Songsataya 28 April – 9 June SILVER SKY: Neon Eye – Paul Hart igan 13 June – 5 August Offsite and Outreach Exhibit ions The Kauri Project : Poster Series 21 June – 21 July (Arataki Visitors Centre) Soldiers ' Walk 20-30 April (Soldiers' Walkway) Te Hau a Uru 19 June – 29 July (Arataki Visitors Centre)

Total : 36 exhibit ions

Nathan Haines and the Art Ensemble perform Quartet.

Tim Shadbolt and Bob Harvey discuss life in Auckland in the 1960s in relation to exhibition Unseen City.

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EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS 2014 Thursday 10 July 6pm Panel Discussion: Hikoi Friday 22 Aug Poetry Reading: Sam Sampson Saturday 23 Aug 3pm Performance: Ryan Ballinger: Trust Exercise #1 Saturday 31 Aug all day Storylines Festival Saturday 11 Oct 2pm Heritage talk: Andrew Clifford, Trixie Harvey

and Bruce Harvey Saturday 1 Nov 11am Lopdell Precinct tour with Mitchell & Stout Saturday 1 Nov 1pm APO Young Achievers: Arcus Quartet Saturday 1 Nov 3.30pm Taonga Puoro with Jeremy Hantler Sunday 2 Nov 12pm Taonga Puoro with Riki Bennett Sunday 2 Nov 2pm Artist talk: Amy Howden-Chapman Sunday 2 Nov 3pm Concert: Labretta Suede and the Motel 6 Sunday 14 Dec 2pm Director’s talk: 101 Pianos: The keyboard in contemporary culture 2015 Sat 12 Jan 3pm Afternoon Jazz from Rosie Langabeer and

Jim Langabeer Sunday 18 Jan 2pm Artist talk: Kathy Barry Saturday 24 Jan 7pm Concert: Chris Abrahams Sunday 25 Jan 2pm Artist talk: Tiffany Singh and Robert George Wednesday 28 Jan 7.30pm Opera: Dido and Aeneas Saturday 7 Feb 7pm Concert: Jonathan Crayford Wednesday 11 Feb 7pm Concert: New Music from Aotearoa Saturday 14 Feb 7pm Concert: Lawrence Arabia Friday 27 Feb 7pm Concert: Hermione Johnson and Riki Gooch Sunday 1 Mar 2pm Curator talk: Megan Tamati-Quennell Saturday 14 Mar 5pm Concert: Aroha & Ahava (Besser & Boynton) Wednesday 25 Mar 6.30pm Write Night: Trish Gribben Sunday 29 Mar 1pm Panel discussion: More kauri conversations Saturday 11 Apr 2pm Artist talk: Barry Brickell and David Craig Wednesday 29 Apr 6.30pm Write Night: Moyra Elliott Saturday 23 May 2pm Curator talk: John Parker Saturday 23 May 3pm Screening: The Last Fatso Wednesday 23 May 6.30pm Write Night: Wystan Curnow Sunday 7 Jun 2pm Artist talk: Caroline McQuarrie Sunday 7 Jun 3pm Concert: Nathan Haines and The Art Ensemble Thursday 11 Jun 6pm Book launch: Rangihiroa Panoho Sunday 14 Jun 2pm Artist talk: Rodney Charters, Gary Baigent & Robert Ellis Wednesday 24 Jun 6.30pm Write Night: Lana Lopesi (selected highlights)

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VISITATION Auckland Council set us a target of 80,000 visitors for the year. Total visitation and participation for Te Uru activities, exhibitions, programmes and performances in the 2014/15 year = 85,848. This includes 15,817 participants in activities (talks, events, workshops) and 1751 people attending 24 performances. 11,326 of these people participated in education activities. 70,073 of these people have attended or participated in our programmes since the opening of Te Uru in November 2014. Although we were closed for a portion of the year while packing down our New Lynn facilities and setting up in the new building, offsite and outreach programmes continued through this period. Numbers include 8023 that attended our June 2014 offsite Kauri Poster exhibition at the Arataki Visitor Centre and 7500 that visited a Matariki display at the Arataki Visitor Centre in 2015, continuing our programme of off-site outreach projects that were initiated while we were in New Lynn. 7500 visited a Portage satellite exhibition at the Glen Eden Library and 12,250 visited a Kauri Project display at the Glen Eden Library, both in 2014.

These numbers do not count visitors to the Whau Festival, which we supported, or those attending the 2014 Portage judge’s talks and workshops around New Zealand, including 100+ at the Dowse. They do not include those attending sessions with our giant Manukau Harbour of Stories book outside the Auckland area,. Participation at large public events, such as the Kauri Carnival or Storylines Festival, only counts those people directly participating in our activities and not all those present at the event who may have seen our presentations. Our numbers also do not reflect for the public nature of many of our activities while in New Lynn, including window exhibitions seen by thousands of commuters everyday, or the Anzac Peace Poppy installations in New Lynn, Titirangi and Waikumete Cemetery. This year’s total compares to 30,508 participants in Auckland programmes in the 2013/14 year (87,631 including touring exhibitions). This also compares favourably with our earlier long-established Titirangi operations, which varied between 27,000 and 37,000 in the calendar years 2007-11. It is also an increase on the 24,775 total visitation counted in New Lynn in the 2012/13 year.

Learning Centre Holiday Programme group

Learning Centre drum-making workshop in association with Titirangi Festival of Music

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EDUCATION: OVERVIEW

The past year has seen a continuation in high overall visitor numbers through education and youth programmes. Contributing factors to this higher figure have been participation in citywide events and the initiation of gallery-focused drop-in activities in our new Learning Centre Gallery. We have collaborated with the following events and organisations: Kauri Karnival, The Kauri Project, Storylines, InterACT Disability Arts Festival, Matariki, ZEAL, Wai Care, Peace Poppy Project, The Titirangi Festival of Music (TFM) Art Trail and the Auckland Art Festival Family Day. We have been more closely involved with other providers such as TFM, creating an art trail to complement their Family Village Day. The Kauri Project has been a hugely

successful collaboration with a 6-month exhibition of 80-kauri posters from 12 schools across Auckland in the Learning Centre Gallery. We have distributed more than 6000 kauri posters, and visitors decorated 1800 kauri dieback postcards. Our education team has transitioned in the last year from our last series of ‘Art in a Box’ offsite outreach classes to re-establishing delivery of gallery-focused workshops and guided tours. Teachers Art Development (TAD) is starting to build again alongside our holiday programmes. We are working on growing adult/children’s weekend workshops and are now pitching our education programmes to all ages and abilities from preschool through to adults.

Month Total July 975 August 1492 September 1265 October 673 November 777 December 251 January 813 February 757 March 1822 April 574 May 846 June 1081 Annual total part ic ipants 11326 Includes adult helpers and teachers 792

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EDUCATION: SCHOOLS AND PROVIDERS

The following are the schools, providers and partner organisations that have participated in Te Uru’s education programmes, including outreach classes, festival projects or onsite gallery visits and workshops. Kaurilands Primary School Storylines Aotea Centre (family) Peninsula Primary School InterACT at CEAC Freyberg Community School Harbourview Sculpture Trail Royal Oak Primary School (adults) Dynaspeak migrant school (adults) Royal Oak Primary School New Lynn Community workshops Kelston Intermediate School Youthtown Portage class Henderson Valley primary Waimauku Primary School Waiuku Library Titirangi Primary School Avondale Library Arahoe Primary School (TAD) Waitakere Library Waitakere gymnastics New Lynn Titirangi library Rutherford primary School Glen Eden Library Te Tari Puna Ora (adults) Green Bay primary school Jam Kids Te Atatu Western Springs College Pt. Chev Primary School New Lynn Library Flanshaw Intermediate School Lynfield College Rutherford High School (senior) Kelston Boys High school St Marys College (senior) Rutherford High School Henderson High School Kelston Girls College Te Atatu Intermediate School Waitakere College Westbridge residential School (SN) Avondale High School U3A groups x 3 (adults) Green Bay Intermediate School St Dominics College Green Bay High School Matipo Primary School Estuary arts group (adults) St. Therese primary School Konini Primary School Woodlands Park Primary School Whenuapai Primary School Milford Primary School Maritime Museum (family) Glendowie College AGC Sunderland College Epsom Village (adults) Sancta Maria Catholic College Edmonton Primary Oaklyn (Special Needs) Montessori Preschool Prospect primary (adult TAD) Arahoe primary school

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FINANCIAL REPORTS

TE URU WAITAKERE CONTEMPORARY GALLERY INC

SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Financial Results for the year ended 30 June 2015 Current Year Prior Year Income Exhibitions-Portage $58,184 $63,105 Exhibitions-Other $9,000 $17,233 Publications $5,872 $109 Public Programmes $3,583 $4,144 Education $9,140 $11,058 Gallery Shop $75,777 $14,368 General $834 $301 Grants - Auckland Council $606,000 $570,000 Grants - Auckland Council Rent Subsidy $22,386 $50,000 Grants - TTCF Education Subsidy $55,000 $55,000 Grants - ASB Community Trust $15,000 $- Grants - Other $2,500 $5,000 Membership $10,182 $4,103 Donations $4,642 $63 Hireage $- $- Interest Received $3,884 $4,325 Disposal of Fixed Assets $- $- Total Income $881,984 $798,809

Total Gal lery Shop - COST OF SALES $27,575 $6,371 Gross Profit $854,409 $792,438 Expenses EXHIBITIONS - PORTAGE $100,446 $126,760 EXHIBITIONS - OTHER $113,373 $44,008 Public Programmes $15,600 $13,339 Publications $2,932 $1,160 Education $7,353 $15,649 Salaries and Wages $527,237 $381,309 Administration $81,448 $59,699 Building Costs $55,289 $18,736 Depreciation $45,000 $45,607 Newsletters $17,958 $7,169 Relocation & Rebranding Costs $55,737 $24,002 Rent and Rates $30,750 $60,003 Total Expenses $1,053,123 $797,440 Net Profit / (Loss) $(198,714) $(5,002)

Plus introduced funds from Balance Sheet Reserve $126,508

Total Net Profit/(Loss) $(72,206)

Financial Statements prepared by Emmy Seccombe and are subject to audit

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TE URU WAITAKERE CONTEMPORARY GALLERY INC

FINANCIAL POSITION as at 30 June 2015

Current Year Prior Year Capital Fund Opening balance $230,968 $235,970 Current Year Surplus $(72,206) $(5,002) New Gallery Development Reserve $- $126,508 $158,762 $357,476

Represented by: Current Assets Bank $67,784 $344,462 Debtors $16,120 $12,787 GST Receivable $- $8,151 Inventories $19,608 $9,364 $103,512 $374,764 Fixed Assets Art Collection $59,552 $59,552 Fixed Assets $93,369 $89,840 $152,921 $149,392 TOTAL ASSETS $256,433 $524,156

L iabi l i t ies Current Accounts Payable $39,637 $37,253 PAYE Payable $8,128 $6,093 Grant Paid in Advance $25,000 $100,000 ASB Visa $296 $1,885 Holiday Pay Accrued $24,610 $21,449 Total Liabi l i t ies $97,671 $166,680 TOTAL EQUITY $158,762 $357,476

Financial Statements prepared by Emmy Seccombe and are subject to audit

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