Kia Pohewatia | To imagine, to dream, to conjure, to create, to envision.
Kia Pohewatia is Atamira Dance Company’s choreographic residency programme dedicated to supporting Māori choreographers in developing new works. Through studio time, mentorship, and collaboration with Atamira artists, this residency offers a space for research, experimentation, and the early shaping of future projects.
As part of the Kōanga Festival, Kia Pohewatia presents two informal sharings—works in progress that are raw, exploratory, and still unfolding. These presentations provide insight into the creative journeys and research behind the pieces.
Join us for two unique showings featuring choreographers Rachel Ruckstuhl-Mann and Samara Reweti.
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Kupi is a live installation by Samara Reweti exploring the politics of the gaze—investigating surveillance, intimacy, and perception. Through improvisation, movement, and technology, Kupi invites audiences into an immersive experience that challenges how we see and are seen. This showing will feature a sharing of Samara’s creative process and research.
Samara Reweti
Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Uenukukopako
Samara Te Aniwa Reweti is a performance artist, choreographer and dance teacher based in Tauranga Moana, Aotearoa.
With 15+ years of experience in street styles of dance, Samara spent two of those years training in Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Shanghai. Since graduating from the New Zealand School of Dance in 2021, Samara has gone on to work with numerous companies and choreographers across Aotearoa, alongside developing her own choreographic practice.
In 2022, Samara was the recipient of the Eileen May Norris Dance Award and in 2023, she travelled to Vienna, Austria for the DanceWEB scholarship programme. In 2024, Samara completed her diploma in Te Tohu Paetahi, a full-immersion te reo Māori course at The University of Waikato.
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See Rachel Ruckstuhl-Mann’s work as part of Kia Pohewatia series here.
About Atamira Dance Company
Atamira Dance Company is a leading force in Māori contemporary dance, fostering artistic excellence, nurturing talent, and creating transformative experiences that resonate globally. It uplifts, inspires, leads, and celebrates the richness of te ao Māori through performances, collaborations, and advocacy, honouring mātauranga Māori through storytelling that connects celestial wisdom with earthly expression.
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Tickets for all Kōanga Festival shows are available here.
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All tickets to this event are General Admission and are currently available online.
General Tickets
$10 – General Admission
If you need assistance with your booking please contact us at ticketing@tepoutheatre.nz
When you arrive at Corban Estate, follow the signs that lead to our whare.
CycleThere is a scenic cycle way that leads to Corban Estate Arts Centre. Lock your bike up in the bike stand available on site.
Bus & trainBus and train links arrive at Henderson Transport Centre, which is within walking distance to our whare. Check the public transport route in your area to plan your trip.
ParkingFollow parking directions as you enter into Corban Estate Arts Centre.
The Te Kōpua foyer, bar, kauta and pae tīkiti will be open 1 hour before show time. 
Our Bar serves a full range of beverages (non alcoholic and alcoholic) and snacks.
Our Kauta will be open for tasty bites before the show including steamed hāngī buns from The Hāngī Master, a vegetarian platter and a selection from ‘I Love Pies’.
🎟️ Our Pae Tīkiti (Box Office) will be open for ticket sales and pick ups.
Note: We no longer accept cash payments but welcome all major cards and paywave.
Our whare is accessible to wheelchairs and walkers.
To ensure you have the best visiting experience, contact us at ticketing@tepoutheatre.nz about your access needs so we can anticipate your visit.
Please note, your walker will need to be stored away during the performance so that it’s not a trip hazard to other patrons. An usher will return your walker to you whenever you need it.
Service animals are welcome at our whare. If you’re bringing a service animal to an event, contact us at ticketing@tepoutheatre.nz before your visit so we can anticipate your arrival.
We encourage you to share the gift of theatre by passing your ticket onto someone else to enjoy if you have to stay home.
