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UPU | Kōanga Festival 2026

Be immersed in the heart of Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa with UPU. An award-winning, dynamic and electrifying theatre experience. UPU weaves together the stories, experiences and perspectives of Tangata Moana from across our vast ocean.

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Wai Tawhito | Kōanga Festival 2026

Wai Tawhito invokes oceanic origins of ritual challenging the perception of time created by Tūrongo Collectives Mierewai & Te Wehi Kore Karena & channeled by Te Whānau Āio.

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SCRIPTS & SIPS | Kōanga Play-readings Brunch | Sunday

New scripts and your favourite ‘sip’ to celebrate new works for the stage by Maioha Allen and Reon Te Aorangi Max Rose, Huia Max Rose & Parekawa Finlay

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Ngā kaupapa kei mua i a tātau | Opportunities and events at Te Pou

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Mini TenX

Many Worlds. One Story. A powerful day of ideas, lived experience, and bold perspectives. Challenge how you think, lead, and live.

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Te Pou Tuhi | Intro to script writing

Join us for free weekend wānanga on script writing. Celebrate the messy, bold & unapologetic side of creativity.

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Watching Paint Dry

A minimalist exploration of modern life and Scandinavian zen, Watching Paint Dry will take you on an extraordinary journey through the freshly coated corridors of your mind.

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AKO Pia Pilot Programme

We are seeking six rangatahi Māori (aged 18–24) to join our whānau for a structured, 15-week paid internship. Tono mai!

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The Worm

Acclaimed theatre company Nightsong is set to wriggle back onto the stage with their hit family show, The Worm. This thrilling tale, packed with oddball characters, live music and plenty of heart and humour.

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My Name is Rachel Corrie

It’s 2003 and Rachel Corrie wants to dance around to Pat Benatar, have boyfriends, and make comics for her co-workers. But she also wants the horrors in Gaza to stop.

Tūākiri | About Us

Te Pou is a kaupapa Māori performing arts venue for all, located at Corban Estate Arts Centre in Auckland. We are dedicated to providing an accessible home for the creation and presentation of performing arts and house programmes that uplift our community.

Tautoko| Support

Te Pou Theatre has stood strong as a pou whakawhirinaki for the community despite these difficult times we all find ourselves in. We continue to present shows and festivals online and in-person, build our new whare and support the Māori performing arts community. Learn how you can support Te Pou in our bold vision for the future of Māori performing arts.

Hōtaka / Our Programme

In 2021, Te Pou Theatre will present a programme of three original works, partnership presentations, our Whakapuawai programme of development wānanga for the performing arts sector, Rangatahi focused activities and our annual Kōanga Festival celebrating Māori stories and storytellers.