Whakapuāwai Programme

Whakapuāwai is an annual programme offering opportunities for development and connection for the Māori performing arts community.

2026 Workshops

Announcements coming soon for more Whakapuāwai Workshops. Stay tuned e hoa mā!

E Tū Whānau Rangatahi Film Workshop

Delivered in partnership with Māoriland.

Calling all creative rangatahi! Join us for a FREE hands-on filmmaking workshop where you will develop an idea, create a story and bring it to life on screen. Explore directing, acting, camera, sound and editing while making your own short film. No filmmaking experience is needed. You’ll be guided throughout the workshop by Ngā Pakiaka – rangatahi filmmakers trained to lead and support other rangatahi through the filmmaking process.

Āhea | When: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026, 10am – 4pm

Kei hea | Where: Tokomanawa, Te Pou Theatre, 2 Mt Lebanon Lane (Sat 26 Sept) & Ōpānuku Studio, Corbans Estate Arts Centre (Sun 27 Sept)

Mō wai | For who:Māori performing arts community

Utu | Cost: Kore utu | Free
Roanga | Duration: 6hrs per day, breaks included

Introduction to being a Venue Technician

Join us for an inspiring, hands-on wānanga introducing you to the world of Venue Technicians in the performing arts industry with Te Pou Theatre.

This one-day wānanga is an all-inclusive introduction that will give you a taste of foundational skills on what it takes to be a part of the crew that brings live performance to life. It’s a perfect opportunity to explore new creative pathways.

Āhea | When: Monday 28 September, 10am – 5pm
Kei hea | Where: Te Pou Theatre, 2 Mt Lebanon Lane

Mō wai | For who: Māori performing arts industry, and/or Māori keen to move into this space as a viable career. Please note – this is an introductory wānanga specifically for people with no experience in this area.

Utu | Cost: Kore utu | Free
Roanga | Duration: 7hrs

Foundations Theatre Workshop

A free two day workshop offering theatre training for young people aged 15 – 25 years. A Te Pou Theatre and Massive Theatre Company collaboration.

You will learn a wide range of theatre foundation skills and techniques as well as explore different ways of making theatre pieces using your own ideas and stories. The Foundations Theatre workshop is suitable for all levels of experience, participants will be led by two professional teaching artists from the Massive teaching team.

This workshop is now fully booked. We encourage people who want a place to join the wait list and we’ll be in touch if a place becomes available.

Please email Abbie Rogers on abbie@tepoutheatre.nz to join the waitlist.