About Nathan Homestead Pukepuke

Nathan Homestead Pukepuke – Front entrance of the homestead.
Nathan Homestead Pukepuke – View of the homestead from David Nathan Park.
Nathan Homestead Pukepuke – A section of the garden surrounding the homestead.
Nathan Homestead Pukepuke – Looking across a section of the garden to the homestead in the background.

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How Nathan Homestead Pukepuke works

Built in 1925, Nathan Homestead Pukepuke is a beautiful heritage arts, culture and event centre. It is conveniently located only a few minutes from the Southern Motorway.

The homestead offers:

art classes
workshops
exhibitions
school holiday programmes
events
venue hire.

Nathan Homestead Pukepuke is an Auckland Council arts facility supported by the Manurewa Local Board.

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Nathan Homestead Pukepuke – Summer Programme, January-April 2025 Nathan Homestead Pukepuke – Summer Programme, January-April 2025 PDF 860.4 KB
Creative market stall application form Creative market stall application form PDF 434.7 KB
David Nathan Park and Homestead – Strategic Business Plan 2016–2026 David Nathan Park and Homestead – Strategic Business Plan 2016–2026 PDF 3.1 MB

Restoring Nathan Homestead Pukepuke

We are restoring the homestead to ensure this historically significant asset is available for future generations.

Construction will start in July 2024 and we expect work to be complete by July 2025. During construction the main homestead building will be closed.

Hiring a venue during the construction period

The Theatre and Meeting Room are the only spaces available for hire, with limited availability. Email us at nathanhomestead@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz to discuss your venue hire options.

Classes and events during the construction period

Our classes, workshops, school holiday programmes and events will still run. They will take place in the buildings next to the car park. Check the term programme to see what is coming up.