Whakapuāwai is an annual programme offering opportunities for development and connection for the Māori performing arts community.
Announcements coming soon for more Whakapuāwai Workshops. Stay tuned e hoa mā!
Join us for our second block of Whakawhanaungatanga Sessions – learn poi basics and a waiata.
These sessions are your opportunity to come together with other like minded people, learn basic poi movements as well as add a new waiata Māori to your kete right here at your whare whakaari – Te Pou Theatre.
Āhea | When: Mondays, 12 Oct, 19 Oct & 2 Nov
Kei hea | Where: Te Kōpua, Te Pou Theatre, 2 Mt Lebanon Lane
Mō wai | For who: All who come are welcome!
Utu | Cost: Kore utu | Free
Roanga | Duration: 90 mins incl break
This workshop is now fully booked. We encourage people who want a place to join the wait list and we’ll be in touch if a place becomes available.
Please email Abbie Rogers on abbie@tepoutheatre.nz to join the waitlist.
A collaboration between Le Moana Arts and Te Pou Theatre.
An invitation to move and experience Shel We from the inside. Experience a dance class led by internationally renowned choreographer Tupua Tigafua. Following the class, participants will have the opportunity to connect with Tupua’s creative practice and experience the movement language behind his signature work and critically acclaimed show Shel We.
The workshop takes place alongside a free public showing of Shel We at 3pm. Presented for ETENAFEST 2026 by Ta’alili
Āhea | When: Sunday 22 November, 10am – 1pm
Kei hea | Where: Tāhū, Te Pou Theatre, 2 Mt Lebanon Lane
Mō wai | For who: Open to all ages and people from all walks of life
Utu | Cost: Kore utu | Free
Roanga | Duration: 3hrs
– Richard Te Are
We are grateful to have various organisations, businesses and people supporting many different aspects of Te Pou, including our kaitautoko.
We couldn’t achieve what we have without their support.
We would like to acknowledge the following organisations who specifically support the annual Whakapuāwai Programme:
