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Waenga, by Te Rākau and Hurō Productions
Te Rākau Hua o Te Wao Tapu in partnership with Hurō Productions present the ensemble version of Waenga. Proudly opening the new artist space at 3 Market Lane in central Wellington, Te Rakau are a partner with the Wellington City Council.
Lunch time kōrero with Jim Moriarty from Te Rākau theatre.
Join Jim Moriarty for a lunch time Kōrero as he discusses the recent work of Te Rākau theatre, New Zealand’s longest running independent Māori theatre company, and what it means to be a mana whenua theatre marae.
Pōneke Contemporary Festival of Dance Residencies, Footnote
Contemporary dance residents developing new work. In partnership with Pōneke Festival of Contemporary dance, Footnote Dance and Hannah playhouse.
Matariki Projections and Storytelling
A celebration of Matariki through projected art, light, and storytelling. Further details to be announced.
Te Ara Toi Gallery The First Exhibition
A collection of mana whenua art, taonga, and stories. Featuring the work of Erenora Hetet, Ariki Brightwell, Hinemoana Baker, Elena Rei and Kauia Moriarty among others.
Opening Hours
Weekdays: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Weekends: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Visit Te Ara Toi Gallery at Toi Aro from 11 July to 15 October and experience this exciting exhibition.
Te Ao Toi – 2 Day Wānanga, Traditional and Contemporary Māori Artforms
Experience Māori arts in action. This two-day wānanga programme brings together traditional practice and contemporary expression with demonstrations, storytelling, performance, and participation. Māori artists will work in real time, offering insights into the depth, discipline, and the living nature of Te Ao Toi; from raranga, whakairo, and tā moko, to storytelling, the spoken word, and waiata. This is Māori arts in action, a space where process is visible, knowledge is shared, and creative voices are experienced.
Opening Hours
Weekdays: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Weekends: 10:00am – 4:00pm
11 July – Tuku Iho (traditional practice) Māori arts in action – observational and respectful engagement, and a soup kitchen.
12 July – Tuku Ora (Contemporary Expression) – Storytelling, spoken word, waitata. Curated live programme, and a soup kitchen.
Free – places are limited so bookings are essential. Please contact our team to book a spot.
Visit Haumia Ki Te Aro (multi-purpose space) to witness this great kaupapa.
Matariki Manaaki Kai for the Community (with the Māori Wardens)
Come celebrate Matariki with a shared kai, soup kitchen style.
Visit our celebratory event in the Mutunga Ki Te Aro - Nau Mai space from 12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m.
Tātou Tātou E – Arts sector gathering
Tātou Tātou e is a curated gathering of the Wellington arts sector, part of the opening season of Toi Aro. It is a moment to come together kanohi ki te kanohi/face to face. Artists, practitioners, organisations, and cultural leaders are invited into a shared space to reflect on what sustains creative practice in Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
Free but places limited.
Come along to the Nau Mai space at Toi Aro. See you there.
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