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“Masterfully brings to life a bold act of resistance…. intensely funny, to heartbreakingly sad in a single beat” Theatreview, 09 April 2021
The last New Zealand war took place in Auckland in 1979. It lasted three minutes.
The Haka Party Incident resurrects the eventful day when a group of University of Auckland engineering students rehearsing their annual tradition of a mock haka are confronted by the activist group, He Taua.
The incident sent ripples through the nation and changed race relations in New Zealand forever.
Crafted by film-maker and theatre director Katie Wolfe (The Mooncake and the Kumara, Waru, He Māngai Wāhine, Artefact), The Haka Party Incident is verbatim theatre that innovatively combines documentary and kapa haka to thrilling effect while celebrating young Māori and Pasifika activism in 1970s Tāmaki Makaurau.
Provocative, resonant and unforgettable, The Haka Party Incident is a not-to-be-missed theatre event
Writer & Director
Kaiwhakaari
Kaiwhakaari
Kaiwhakaari
Taonga Pūoro
Lighting Design
Sound Design & Musical Direction
Kaiwhakaari
Kaiwhakaari
Kaiwhakaari
Kaiwhakaari
Kaiako Kapa Haka/ Kaitito Haka
Set Design
Costume Design
All tickets to this event are General Admission and are currently available online.
$65 Haka Party Incident Supporter Ticket (Artist support ticket)
$35 Pakeke (Full Price)
$28 Kaumātua (*Gold card)
$25 Hāpori (Whānau Turi, *Community Services card, *Equity Member)
$25 PREVIEW SPECIAL PRICE (1/6/23 only)
$20 Rangatahi (*Student card)
$15 Tamaiti (Recommended age 12+)
*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 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.
ParkingFollow parking directions as you enter into Corban Estate Arts Centre.
Our bar will be open pre show and at interval with a full range of beverages (non alcoholic and alcoholic).
Te Kauta will be open for tasty kai before the show including meals and snacks.
Our whare is accessible to wheelchairs and walkers.
To ensure you have the best visiting experience, contact us at info@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 info@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.
