HORA NGĀ WHETŪ

We invite you to join us for an evening celebration featuring a series of stories and theatrical activations that have been international favourites as well as indigenous favourites over the years.

International Funding Success For Te Pou Theatre

Opportunities for development and connection for the Māori performing arts community.

Nohonga 2026 Creative Residencies – Tono Mai

Opportunities for development and connection for the Māori performing arts community.

Hihiko!

A day for rangatahi to connect, grow, and plan your creative future — followed by a quiz night with FREE pizza, inu, and plenty of laughs!

We are hiring! AKO Kaiwhakahaere – Education and Development Programme Manager

Te Pou Theatre is launching an exciting new AKO Education and Development Programme and is seeking a passionate and organised Programme Manager to support the delivery of this kaupapa.

HOKI ATU KI TŌU MAUNGA

Stories of immense courage, hope and aroha, told by those that have experienced addiction and mental health challenges.

WET by Tūī Matelau

WET is a fierce, funny, and unflinching exploration of wahine sexuality, creative freedom, and the messy, beautiful contradictions of modern motherhood. With a cast of unforgettable characters and a story that pulses with heart, this is theatre that isn’t afraid to get a little… sticky.

Tales of a City by the Sea

A life-affirming story of love, loss and longing.

Unitec Dance Showcase 2025

A mesmerising showcase of contemporary dance, performed by Unitec dancers.

Out The Gate V2

Out the Gate v2 is a no-rules stand-up show where comics go all in and nothing’s The stand-up show that doesn’t hold back — bold, unfiltered, and straight out the gate off limits.

Rock of Ages Youth Edition

Rock of Ages is a high-energy musical filled with iconic 80s rock anthems adapted for young voices: the perfect, fun-filled introduction to acting and singing, wrapped up in a classic boy-meets-girl story that’s easy to love. Everyone – whether on stage or in the audience – will be left singing in their seats!

Kōanga Festival | Hardcase Hori Housie

The ultimate throwback to Aotearoa’s favourite community fundraiser: Housie!

Kōanga Festival | Te Arero Toi 2025

Kōanga Festival 2025 | Te Arero ToiA free writing wānanga for Māori kaituhi 21 Sep, 2024 Te Pou Theatre Kore Utu | Free Register Here Āhea | When Sunday 21 Sep, 10am – 3pm Ki hea | Where Te Pou Theatre Utu | Cost Kore Utu | Free Roanga | Duration 5hrs breaks included Ngā… Continue reading Kōanga Festival | Te Arero Toi 2025

Kōanga Festival | Kia Pohewatia | Samara Reweti

A unique work-in-development showing from Atamira Dance Company’s ‘Kia Pōhewatia’ choreographic residencies, exploring the politics of the gaze—investigating surveillance, intimacy, and perception.

Kōanga Festival | Kia Pohewatia | Rachel Ruckstuhl-Mann

A unique work-in-development showing from Atamira Dance Company’s ‘Kia Pōhewatia’ choreographic residencies, activating space through whakapapa, memory, and embodied storytelling.

Kōanga Festival | Pōhoroi Playreading | Lila Black & Zody Takurua

Two bold and exciting new Māori theatre works exploring Aliens and dystopian AI futures!

Kōanga Festival | Pōmere Playreading | Leigh Minarapa & Ngahiriwa Rauhina

Two new witty Māori theatre thrillers exploring past and future hauntings, digital marae, robots and “tohunga” who are all teka!

Kōanga Festival | Whānau Day 2025

A fun filled day for the whole whānau!

We are hiring! Senior Venue Technician | Poutoko Tinana o Muri

Te Pou has a new leadership role on offer; kaitiaki of our whare – Poutoko Matua, Te Taha Tīnana

Te Pūtea | Thrifty and Fabulous

Join us for a special evening of sharing from a range of performing arts creatives about their top tips for doing lots with not much.