Te Pou Theatre’s Kōanga Festival 2026 presents and Orowaru Arts present

Ihirangaranga

A one-of-a-kind live collaborative performance featuring taonga puoro, live music, spoken word, and real-time painting,
by Horomona Horo, Jeremy Mayall, Michael Moore & Regan Balzer

Āhea | When

Kei hea | Where

Utu | Cost

Roanga | Duration

Experience

Themes

Reo | Language

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Kaupapa | About

Ihirangaranga, a coming together of taonga puoro, live music, spoken word, and real-time painting.

This multimedia performance draws upon cultural concepts that will uplift and transcend audiences into another dimension. Enter into this creation space, immerse yourself in pūrākau and let oro wash over you. Ihirangaranga is an experience of beauty and connection, a one time only creative jam session that those present get to share in.

 

Featuring live music performances from taonga puoro specialist Horomona Horo and Dr Jeremy Mayall, spoken word from Michael Moore, and the visual arts of performance speed-painter Regan Balzer, this is a unique show of total wonder and immersion.

Ngā Tangata | Cast & Creatives

Picture of Horomona Horo

Horomona Horo

Taonga puoro artist

Picture of Regan Balzer

Regan Balzer

Visual artist

Picture of Bekky Boyce

Bekky Boyce

Designer

Picture of Māia Huia

Māia Huia

Musician

Picture of Jeremy Mayall

Jeremy Mayall

Musician, sound art

Picture of Michael Moore

Michael Moore

Spoken workd artist

Picture of Michael Moore

Michael Moore

Picture of Rhohil Kishore

Rhohil Kishore

Musician

Picture of Renee Wiki

Renee Wiki

Stage Manager

Tīkiti | Tickets

$55 Tīkiti Tautoko (This unsubsidised ticket price supports Te Pou Theatre)

$40 Pakeke (Adult)

$38 Kaumātua & Hapori (Senior & Community Services Card)
$36 Tauira (Student ticket) / Rōpū (6+)

*Proof of claim is required, please have your ID card ready to present when attending the event.

For Tīkiti Tūru Wīra, select ‘Wheelchair Access’ section when booking online, then select a ticket price from the list presented.

If you need assistance with your booking please contact us at booking@tepoutheatre.nz or via phone on (09) 213 0496 during the hours of 9am – 1pm.

NB: Transfers for tickets will not be permitted 

Taenga | Arrival

Our whare is located at Corban estate Arts Centre, 2 Mt Lebanon lane, Henderson, Waitakere.

When you arrive at Corban Estate, follow the signs that lead to our whare.

 

Ways to get here:

🚲 Cycle

There is a scenic cycle way that leads to Corban Estate Arts Centre. Lock your bike up in the bike stand available on site.

🚌 Bus & train

Bus 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.

🚗 Parking

Follow parking directions as you enter into Corban Estate Arts Centre.

 

When you arrive:

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. 

Whakatapoko | Accessibility

Wheelchair and walker accessibility

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

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.

 

Blind & Low vision patrons

For this show we are providing pre-show notes in accessible formats for blind and low vision patrons.

Covid 19 Considerations

If you have any Covid-19 symptoms or have been required to isolate, please stay home.

We encourage you to share the gift of theatre by passing your ticket onto someone else to enjoy if you have to stay home.

Masks are not required, but you are welcome to wear one.

Content Warnings

This show contains adult themes, coarse language, racial slurs & content that may be offensive to some.

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