Community Advocates Matariki 2026 Calendar (Pre-Order)

Celebrate Local Voices. Support Community Connection.

The Community Advocates Matariki 2026 Calendar showcases 12 inspiring advocates from across Whakatū / Waimeha who help create safer, more connected communities through everyday leadership, kindness, and service.

Created as part of the Community Advocates Project—a partnership between Cultural Conversations and Motueka Family Service Centre—this beautifully designed calendar features stunning portraits by award-winning photographer Tatsiana Chypsanava alongside personal reflections from each advocate about what it means to live a peaceful, connected, and enriching life in our region.

More than a calendar, this is a celebration of community, resilience, belonging, and the people who help make Whakatū a place where everyone can feel seen, valued, and supported.

Pre-Order Your Calendar Today

By purchasing a Community Advocates Matariki 2026 Calendar, you’re not only receiving a unique community keepsake—you are directly supporting the future of Cultural Conversations.

What began as a Nelson Arts Festival project has grown into a thriving community arts hub that creates opportunities for connection, creativity, cultural understanding, and inclusion. Today, Cultural Conversations relies on community support alongside other funding streams to keep our doors open and our programmes accessible.

Your purchase helps us continue providing a welcoming space for people whose stories have too often been overlooked and underrepresented.

Why Your Support Matters

• Helps sustain Cultural Conversations as a creative community hub
• Supports exhibitions, workshops, storytelling projects, and cultural events
• Contributes to fundraising efforts during a challenging winter season
• Helps ensure diverse voices continue to be heard and celebrated

Product Details

• Limited edition Matariki 2026 Calendar
• Features 12 Community Advocates from across Whakatū / Waimeha
• Professional photography by Tatsiana Chypsanava
• Designed by Ekaterina Garnyk
• Includes advocate stories and reflections
• Ideal for home, office, or gifting
• Available as a tabletop calendar
• Pre-orders open now
• Collection available from Cultural Conversations, 123 Bridge Street, Nelson

Every calendar purchased helps keep community conversations, creativity, and connection alive.

Pre-order yours today and support our kaupapa.