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We asked 2026 Ocean Panana grad Ike McDonald Ike to create the look for this year’s programme. Safe to say, he nailed it...
12/10/2026

We asked 2026 Ocean Panana grad Ike McDonald Ike to create the look for this year’s programme.

Safe to say, he nailed it. 🍌

Now it’s your turn.

Applications for the Ocean Panana Programme ’26 close at 5pm on Friday 30 October.

Panana gives six graduating design students three weeks inside our agency, working on a practice brand brief with guidance from the Ocean team.

The deats are:
16 November–4 December 2026
Te Whanganui-a-Tara + WFH
Six places only

If you’re graduating in design and ready to enter the workforce, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more via the link in bio. Or check out our website: www.oceandesign.co.nz

Note: This is not a classic internship - it’s a bridging programme. You won’t work on live client work - so Ocean isn’t profiting from your mahi. It’s our way of supporting our industry!

Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation at VUW Visual Communication Design

Well, that was a good night!A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our latest A Creative Hour, and especially to ...
10/07/2026

Well, that was a good night!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our latest A Creative Hour, and especially to our speakers for sharing their stories, ideas and different perspectives on creativity.

Thank you to Tania Marie Tapiki Smith, Kelda Hains and Dr Edward Abraham for reminding us that while creativity takes many forms, irrespective of whether it’s on stage, in the kitchen, in science, in leadership, it uplifts us and those it touches.

It was great to see such a diverse mix of people in the room, and even better to see so many staying on afterwards for a kōrero.

We’ll be back with another >>A Creative Hour

Our third speaker is Dr Edward Abraham.We’re delighted that Edward will be joining us for >>A Creative Hour
01/07/2026

Our third speaker is Dr Edward Abraham.

We’re delighted that Edward will be joining us for >>A Creative Hour

Tania Marie Tapiki Smith (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāi Whakatōhea, Te Upokorehe) Tania works across the performing arts, events, bus...
29/06/2026

Tania Marie Tapiki Smith (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāi Whakatōhea, Te Upokorehe) Tania works across the performing arts, events, business development and cultural leadership.

We are delighted that she will be one of our speakers at >>A Creative Hour

We thrilled that acclaimed Wellington culinary legend Kelda Hains has agreed to be one of our speakers a >>A Creative H...
27/06/2026

We thrilled that acclaimed Wellington culinary legend Kelda Hains has agreed to be one of our speakers a >>A Creative Hour

We are thrilled to announce the three speakers for our next >>A Creative Hour> Tania Marie Tapiki Smith // General Manag...
24/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce the three speakers for our next >>A Creative Hour> Tania Marie Tapiki Smith // General Manager of BATS Theatre // Creative leader, curator and arts advocate //

>> Kelda Hains // Chef, Author, Founder, Co-owner of Rita RITA // Kelda Hains //

>> Dr Edward Abraham // Founder and MD of Dragonfly Data Science // Scientist, musician, and maker // tippy_top //

Three very different creative lives.
Three very different points of view.

A Creative Hour is a 60 minute, end-of-day session with people we admire sharing how they think, make, lead, question and create.

Wednesday 8 July
5.30–6.30pm (doors open 5pm)
Ocean Design, Wellington

Only 30 seats—so get in quick. DM us. RSVPs essential.

Come, be inspired.

PS. There may not be Baron Hasselhoff's chocolate this time. But there will be b**r thanks to the awesome folk Abandoned Brewery

Creativity makes us Creative New Zealand

This Wednesday we’ll be announcing the speaker lineup for the next at Ocean (on 7 July).We’re excited to share!Places ...
22/06/2026

This Wednesday we’ll be announcing the speaker lineup for the next at Ocean (on 7 July).

We’re excited to share!

Places will limited, so don’t miss out!

We are honoured to have the legendary Tuigamala Andy Tauafiafi of Taupou Tatau speaking to us at our first A Creative Ho...
05/05/2026

We are honoured to have the legendary Tuigamala Andy Tauafiafi of Taupou Tatau speaking to us at our first A Creative Hour’.

Andy is one of three speakers joining us on Thursday after work. A true master, hearing his story and approach to his craft will be inspiring.

There are a few remaining spots left.

Don’t miss out!

DM to RSVP




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Our next Creative Hour speaker preview……Winnie Solomon of Winnie is one of three speakers joining us next Thursday. Her...
04/05/2026

Our next Creative Hour speaker preview…

…Winnie Solomon of

Winnie is one of three speakers joining us next Thursday. Hers is a great story . Fresh out of design school she started the Winnie Catherine label in 2024 … and her point of view and aesthetic is very interesting. A true creative entrepreneur!

There are still a few places available - DM us, or email [email protected]



Our next Creative Hour speaker preview……Winnie Solomon of Winnie Catherine.Winnie is one of three speakers joining us ne...
04/05/2026

Our next Creative Hour speaker preview…

…Winnie Solomon of Winnie Catherine.

Winnie is one of three speakers joining us next Thursday. Hers is a great story . Fresh out of design school she started the Winnie Catherine label in 2024 … and her point of view and aesthetic is very interesting. A true creative entrepreneur!

There are still a few places available - DM us, or email [email protected]

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