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Famous 1990s play, Waiora, set to re-open
Soon the 30th anniversary production of Waiora Te Ukaipo - The Homeland, written by Hone Kouka will open in Wellington and then Auckland. It's set in 1965 and tells the story of a whanau who move from the East Coast to the Deep South and the impacts of colonisation and intergenerational tensions. Hone Hurihanganui, who… Audio
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Reuben Paterson: 'an incredible sense of freedom in New York'
14 Feb 2026Maori contemporary artist Reuben Paterson moved to New York three years ago and says he feels an 'incredible sense of freedom' which carries over into his work… Audio
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Ngāpuhi General Manager Moana Tuwhare
7 Feb 2026Moana Tuwhare reflects on a week at Waitangi which saw Te Pati Maori's internal problems again resurface. Last November she said Ngāpuhi was 'insulted' when Te… Audio
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Ngati Kahungunu chair Bayden Barber
31 Jan 2026Bayden Barber was one of the iwi leaders who tried to foster peace between factions inside Te Pati Maori last November after two of its MPs were expelled. In… Audio
Saturday 28 February 2026
Ataahua Papa on kapa haka in the US and Auckland Arts Festival
Ataahua Papa Photo: Ataahua Papa
Ataahua Papa is the Kaihautu Maori at Te Ahurei Toi o Tamaki Auckland Arts Festival which starts next week but her own story includes many years living in North America. Along the way she lived in the Bronx in New York and was instrumental in organising kapa haka groups to perform at places like embassies and the United Nations.
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