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.

Te Pūtea | Budget Building Wānanga

Award-winning producer Vanessa Immink & founder of VOLT is here to take us through her tips, advice and rationale when building a show budget.

Te Pūtea | Intro to Grant Writing

Have that brilliant whakaaro and just need the pūtea to get it on stage? Then this wānanga is for you!

Te Pūtea | Is setting up an entity right for me?

An introductory wānanga about getting the accounting basics right as a sole trader. We Accounting will cover Sole Trader 101s, Tax & GST, Kiwisaver and more.

Te Pūtea | Getting the Basics Right as a Sole Trader

An introductory wānanga about getting the accounting basics right as a sole trader. We Accounting will cover Sole Trader 101s, Tax & GST, Kiwisaver and more.

Out The Gate

Unfiltered, unapologetic, and straight from the Hood — this is comedy with no safety net.

Koi | Vocal and Performance Intensive

A practical session focussing on vocal technique for stage and screen with the incredible Cherie Moore.

Hoki Ki Tōu Maunga | Recovery Street

Recovery Street shares powerful stories of courage, hope, and aroha—tales told by those who have faced addiction and mental health struggles and come out stronger.

Kaihāpai o Muri | Technical Backstage – Paid Internship Opportunity

An exciting paid internship opportunity for aspiring Venue technicians is open now!

Rongo Whakapā | Atamira Dance Company

Choreographed by Brydie Colquhoun, this show invites audiences into a shared, intimate space to explore presence, connection, and the tension between individualism and collective community through dance.

True Colours

Experience the dynamic fusion of West City String Orchestra and Waitakere Voices Choir, exploring a rich spectrum of genres and styles. Don’t miss this extraordinary concert, where music and colour come alive!

HE KAI KEI AKU RINGA 2025 – Producer Pia

He karanga atu ki ngā kaiwhakahaere whakaari! Opportunity for early career Māori producers at Te Pou Theatre. Apply for our 8-10 week producing internship supporting Kōanga Festival.

KURAMANUNYA

First Nations-led dance company Karul Projects present a solo dance-theatre piece as recognition and honour to the lives of First Nations people lost during and after colonisation.

TEKAU FOR TE POU

TEKAU FOR TE POU | 10th Anniversary Online Fundraiser
Help us celebrate our birthday and gift $10 to Te Pou!

Koi | Boundless Verses

An immersive poetry workshop for our Māori and Moana Nui whānau to explore your authentic voice.