A free playwriting wānanga for Māori writers (of any experience level) who are interested in writing whakaari i te reo Māori. Learn from Hohepa Waitoa, Tainui Tukiwaho and guest speakers about different approaches to playwriting in te reo Māori and some tools to help you develop your writing.
Reo Māori | Reo Pākehā
Reo Māori | Reo Pākehā
Kaiwhakaari
Kaiwhakaari
This is not a ticketed event. Register via the button below.
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.
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 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.
Follow parking directions as you enter into Corban Estate Arts Centre.
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.