Whakapuāwai Programme

Whakapuāwai is an annual programme offering opportunities for development and connection for the Māori performing arts community.

2026 Workshops

Announcements coming soon for more Whakapuāwai Workshops. Stay tuned e hoa mā!

How To Boosted and Budget

Learn how to budget smart & boost your crowd with Boosted and The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi.

This wānanga will guide you through the essentials of crowdfunding, what Boosted is, how it works, and the key steps to building a successful campaign. From getting your project campaign-ready to creating momentum and engaging your community, you’ll gain practical tools to bring your idea to life. We’ll also introduce match funding initiatives, Boosted X Moana and E Tū Toi.

Āhea | When: Saturday 25 July, 11am – 12:30pm

Kei hea | Where: Te Pou Theatre, 2 Mt Lebanon Lane

Mō wai | For who: This opportunity is open for all, especially for whānau Māori for new and emerging skill levels.

Utu | Cost: Kore utu | Free
Roanga | Duration: 1.5hrs

Musical Theatre Workshop

Build confidence, refine your performance, and deepen your storytelling in a one-day musical theatre wānanga with Matu Ngaropo and Awhimai Fraser.

The wānanga will include kōrero, vocal and physical warm-ups, and masterclass-style sessions. Participants are invited to bring a waiata or scene they already know and would like to develop, in either English or te reo Māori, with opportunities to receive focused feedback on technique, interpretation and storytelling. The session is also open to those who would prefer to listen, observe and learn without presenting a piece.

Āhea | When: Sunday 9 August 2026, 9am-4pm
Kei hea | Where: Tāhū, Te Pou Theatre, 2 Mt Lebanon Lane

Mō wai | For who: Māori performing arts community

Utu | Cost: Kore utu | Free
Roanga | Duration:7hrs

Foundations Theatre Workshop

A free two day workshop offering theatre training for young people aged 15 – 25 years. A Te Pou Theatre and Massive Theatre Company collaboration.

You will learn a wide range of theatre foundation skills and techniques as well as explore different ways of making theatre pieces using your own ideas and stories. The Foundations Theatre workshop is suitable for all levels of experience, participants will be led by two professional teaching artists from the Massive teaching team.

Āhea | When: Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October, 2026

Roanga | Duration: 10am-4pm (Please arrive 10-15 minutes early so the workshop can begin at 10am.)
Kei hea | Where: Te Pou Theatre, 2 Mt Lebanon Lane

Mō wai | For who: This is an opportunity for whānau Māori for new and emerging skill levels.

Utu | Cost: Free
Roanga | Duration: 6hrs per day