To kick off the opening weekend of the 11th annual Kōanga Festival, Whānau Day is a free family-centred day celebrating storytelling in all its many forms and inspiring our youngest storytellers with pūrākau from around the world.
This year, Whānau Day features performances from Sau e Siva & A Fool’s Company’s Savvy and the Stolen Recycling, a workshop by Atamira Dance Company, as well as our reo Māori waiata, and more! Stories will be shared by Marianne Infante, Turou Takitua, Qiane Matata-Sipu, and more to come! Plus, come along for all ages fun with pukapuka making & weaving workshops.
Bring the whole whānau along to experience a day packed full with activities, performances, food trucks, games, workshops, storytelling, and celebrate the return of Kōanga!
Reo Māori | Reo Pākehā
Reo Māori | Reo Pākehā
Kaiwhakaari
Kaiwhakaari
We’re on the lookout for vibrant souls with a passion for laughter, high-fives, and heartwarming memories.
We’re gearing up for another EPIC Whānau Day, and guess what? We need YOU to help us share the aroha, roll out manaaki, and create unforgettable moments for whānau from all walks of life.
If this sounds like a bit of you then, sign up today! Email your interest to volunteers@tepoutheatre.nz to be sent a registration form.
Don’t want to miss anything this Kōanga Festival? For the first time EVER we’ve created season passes! Check out the details…
$180 Taumata Pass | Access to all ticketed Kōanga events
$90 Kōuru Pass | Access to our Tokomanawa main bills: Rutene Spooner’s Be Like Billy? Ngā Rorirori & Neke
$60 Mahuri Pass | Access to new works: Both Play Readings & Māori Krishna + AlterNative
General Tickets
$40 Tīkiti Tautoko | This unsubsidised ticket price supports Te Pou Theatre
$20 Tīkiti Ngākau Hihiko (Early Bird)
$25 Pakeke (Adult)
$20 Kaumatua (Senior) | Gold Card may be required
$20 Hapori (Community services card holders/ Equity members) | Community services card and Equity card may be required
$20 Rangatahi/Tamaiti
$20 Rōpū (6+) | When booking 6 groups or more
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.
ParkingParking will be limited, please plan to use alternative transport.
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.
