NEW ARTWORKS

Family-owned Brick Bay is pleased to unveil multiple new artworks along its renowned sculpture trail where around 70 sculptures by New Zealand artists are showcased in a beautiful natural setting, just in time for summer.

This is complemented by a new summer menu featuring ingredients grown on the property and exclusive new release boutique wines from its established vineyard.

Brick Bay’s General Manager, Fiona Stewart says Brick Bay is a destination in itself for those in the know, with its rare combination of accessible art, food, wine, and natural beauty.

“We’re excited to create even more reasons for people to discover or come back to visit again by continuously refreshing our art and offering a range of the other experiences, including the opportunity to escape and connect with our iconic natural landscape and enjoy the food and wine we produce from it,” says Fiona.

The three new artworks joining Brick Bay’s sculpture trail for the start of summer are the following, with other new installations planned in the New Year:

• Consequence Sequence by Auckland-based artist, Seung Yul Oh

• Paper Pals by Hawkes Bay-based artist, Ben Pearce

• Stumping Ground, by Wellington-based artist, Turumeke Harrington (Kāi Tahu, Rangitāne).

Art Manager, Rachael Lovelace says Brick Bay is proud to foster the careers of New Zealand sculptors by continuously adding new works to our sculpture trail as other artworks exhibited on our sculpture trail are sold.

“While our sculpture trail is an art gallery, with all of the art available for sale, it offers something for everyone – even those who are not art afficionados – as an immersive experience and a place to pause, marvel, and reflect on the beauty and symbiosis of nature and art,” says Rachael.

FOOD

This is combined with the lure of unique dining experiences among the vines or in Brick Bay’s Glass House Restaurant, which is cantilevered over a shimmering lake and features a seasonal menu based on what is available in the gardens on the property.

Brick Bay’s new summer menu is curated by chef Cameron Cook who joined Brick Bay in 2014 after working for Peter Gordon in the UK earlier in his career and being influenced by other notable chefs during his time at Soul Bar & Bistro in Auckland, including Greg Malouf. The new summer menu includes a dish inspired by Malouf who was regarded as the godfather of modern Middle Eastern cuisine and who passed away last year, which features sustainably caught snapper from local supplier Leigh Fish and makes the most of the abundant ingredients sustainably grown at Brick Bay.

“In another new development, we are now open for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights over summer, and it’s a truly special dining experience watching the sun go down over the beautiful landscape that is home to Brick Bay,” says Fiona.

WINE

The whole experience is complemented by the opportunity to enjoy Brick Bay’s highly rated wine from its own vineyard, which is available only at the cellar door. The latest release is Brick Bay Rose 2025, and there is also a special limited release of its highly rated Chardonnay 2022, made from grapes hand-nurtured onsite. With a rating from Cameron Douglas MS of 94 (excellent), and only 32 cases produced, the Brick Bay Chardonnay 2022 is a very exclusive wine that captures the spirit of Brick Bay.

DJ SUMMER SESSIONS

Every Saturday from 6 December to 31 January, Brick Bay comes alive with laid-back DJ sessions under the vines. From 2:30pm–5:30pm, our rotating lineup of DJs brings the perfect summer soundtrack to The Row—a breezy mix of sunshine, wine, and good vibrations in our lakeside lounge and grapevine tunnel.

DJ Schedule:

6 Dec – Dan Paine

13 Dec – Wendy Douglas

20 Dec – Hudge

27 Dec – Wendy D & Dan Paine

3 Jan – Wendy D

10 Jan – Dan Paine

17 Jan – Hudge

24 Jan – Mark Laurence

31 Jan – Zane Tee

DJ Bios:

Dan Paine

A seasoned DJ with over 25 years of experience across radio, bars and festivals, Dan is known for his eclectic sets that flow effortlessly through jazz, balearic, soul, and cosmic beats. His style is all about feel and flow—perfectly tuned to the slow rhythms of a summer afternoon.

Wendy Douglas

Wendy is an eclectic selector with a deep love for music that moves both body and mind. Her sets blend soulful melodies, global rhythms, downtempo grooves, and jazz textures, all curated with a gentle sense of flow. For Brick Bay, she leans into her more expansive, sun-drenched side—creating evocative, feel-good soundscapes that invite you to relax, connect, and let the day unfold.

Dave Hudgins (Hudge)

A key figure in Auckland’s music scene, Hudge brings a deep, genre-bending energy to every set. With hip hop at his roots and a wide-ranging love for house, nu-jazz, disco, and more, his selections are always vibrant, surprising, and made to move you—perfect for soaking up summer with a twist.

Mark Laurence (The Mayor of Yesteryear)

Mark has a knack for setting a groove that feels right from the first track. Folding flavours of the past into the present, his sets lean into retro soul, funk, and house with a fresh, feel-good touch. Expect a mellow lakeside atmosphere that pairs perfectly with a chilled rosé and a sun-dappled afternoon at Brick Bay.

Zane Torkington (Zane:Tee)

A long-time fixture in Aotearoa’s funk, hip hop, and Latin scenes, Zane:Tee is known for warm, groove-rich sets that lift the mood and fill the space with feel-good energy. A regular on Base FM and at venues across Tāmaki Makaurau and Northland, his Brick Bay sessions promise smooth blends, deep cuts, and golden-hour gems designed for slow sips and sunny outlooks.

“With new art installations, a new menu, evening dining available for a limited time, exclusive new wine releases and Summer sounds, Brick Bay is the place to be this summer,” says Fiona.