Maori Theatre Hui

"Bringing together te ao Maori and the art of theatre to create a powerful Maori Voice for Aotearoa and the world."
Taki Rua Productions Proudly Presents
Māori Theatre Hui, 2006
At Downstage Theatre, Wellington
Saturday, November 4, 20069am - 4.30pm
E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga karanga,
maha huri noa i te motu.
Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa!


Celebrate contemporary Maori theatre in Aotearoa, New Zealand! Five major panels will take place throughout the day. From the perspectives of the emerging to the established, from playwrights to directors, producers to actors, with a focus on local, national and global theatre!

Hosted by Taki Rua Productions and joined by Maori production houses Tihi Limited, Te Ao Marama and Tawata Productions, the Maori Theatre Hui, 2006, will feature the best of theatre talent, including Briar Grace-Smith, Hone Kouka, Tanemahuta Gray, George Henare, Katie Wolfe, Rachel House, Miriama McDowell, Murray Lynch, Tanea Heke, Albert Belz, Carla van Zon, David Inns and many more, sharing their work and experiences.
Invitations are warmly extended to one and all, the Maori Theatre Hui, 2006, is a day for theatre practitioners, theatre lovers, theatre students, theatre masters, friends and whanau to celebrate the future of contemporary Maori Theatre in Aotearoa, New Zealand and the world!
Registration Fees Apply: $20 (Before Nov. 1, 2006); $30 (After Nov. 1, 2006). Registrations will be accepted on the day. Lunch included! Māori Theatre Hui, Downstage Theatre, Wellington. Saturday, November 4, 2006, 9am - 4.30pm
For more information regarding the Maori Theatre Hui, 2006, please do not hesitate to contact Co-Producers Miria George or Challen Wilson, Taki Rua Productions, kaihauautuauaha@takirua.co.nz, 04 385 3107.

Te Matakite o Aotearoa

Whatungarongaro he tangata, toi tu te whenua.
Man comes and goes, the land is permanent

In celebration of the declaration of independence the New Zealand Film Archive is proud to present a rare screening of Te Matakite o Aotearoa.

Directed by Geoff Steven and featuring such luminaries as Tama Poata, Eva Rickard and Whina Cooper, Te Matakite o Aotearoa is a vital record of one of the most significant events in our history.
The Maori Land march began on Sunday 13th September 1975 from Kapo Wairua (Spirits Bay in the far north) and from Te Hapua, New Zealand's northern most marae. It ended at Parliament Buildings in Wellington. The march protested the continuing alienation of Maori and explores the immense spiritual significance of land to the Maori.

To view a clip of Te Matakite o Aotearoa visit

http://www.filmarchive.org.nz/offsite/parliament/F1502Matakite.html

Te Matakite o Aotearoa
7pm Friday 27 October and
Cnr Taranaki and Ghuznee Streets
Entry by Koha

Ngä Kaitiaki O Ngä Taonga WhitiähuaThe New Zealand Film Archive
Aotearoa, New Zealand
04 384 7647
http://www.filmarchive.org.nz

Wairoa Maori Film Festival

Info for the Wairoa Maori Film Festival: it runs from 20th- 23rd October in Wairoa (which is one hour South of Gisborne)

Heaps of great Maori Films ‘A celebration of Maori & Indigenous Film, Movies, Short Films, Documentaries and Wananga’.

Programmes can be picked up from the Wellington Info Centre and Library.

Prices for students are really reasonable and a screen pass is avaliable for $200.

http://www.manawairoa.com/

laughing samoans - new show

Tofiga Fepulea’i and Eteuati Ete - The Laughing Samoans

NEW SHOW called “OFF WORK”
will be held in WELLINGTON on
Date: Saturday 28 Oct 2006
Time: 8:00 pm
Venue: The Opera House, 111-113 Manners Street, Wellington.

One show only.
Reserved seating so avoid disappointment and book - ww.ticketek.co.nz

For more information about the Laughing Samoans, check out http://www.laughingsamoans.com/

Na Tabua

Na Tabua: An investigation of mana from a Fijian perspective.

6 - 20 October at the Toi Pōneke Gallery, Wellington Arts Centre, 61 Abel Smith Street.

http://wellington.govt.nz/news/display-item.php?id=2726

te hue ipu

TE HUE IPU - Artifact and Artwork

Pataka gallery, Porirua

14 Oct – 28 Jan

“The gourd’s relationship with people is at least as old as the beginnings of agriculture and has continued for thousands of years throughout the world. Its history exemplifies the complex interaction between people and plants.”
(Joan Maingay, May 1985)
Te Hue Ipu -Artifact and Artwork (working title) is an exhibition that explores the interaction of the gourd and the New Zealand people and in particular the New Zealand artist, both Maori and others.

labour of love

at pataka gallery, porirua

exhibition 'Labour of Love'

29 Sept - 8 November

New work from three local Pacific Island artists - Jack Kirifi, Liana Leiataua and Nestor Opetaia.

niu voices

save the date: saturday 18 november

book reading to celebrate launch of new collection of NZ Pacific writing: Niu Voices...

at City Gallery...

including Karlo Mila, Tusiata Avia, Daren Kamali, Selina Tusitala Marsh

more info coming soon on Huia website:
http://www.huia.co.nz

pao pao pao

17 november 2006
opera house
a four hour long concert!!

heaps of Maori music:
Hinewehi Mohi, Ruia, Tuahine, Toni Huata, Wai, Kathy Phillips, DJ Poroufessor, Tohu, Rewi Spraggon & Riki Bennett, Legacy, Hinemoana Baker...

tickets from ticketet
more info: http://www.maoriart.org.nz/events

I ain't nothing but/ a glimmer in the dark, she said

plays by whiti hereaka -
shed 11, 8pm
17-26 october $18/$12
book@bats.co.nz / 8024175
http://openbook.org.nz

Goddess: Mythical Women of the Pacific

Fulbright presents the quite fabulous duo of Ngahuia Te Awekotuku and Tusiata Avia -

National Library Thurs 19 October 5.30 - 7pm FREE



RSVP to Fulbright by 16 Oct info@fulbright.org.nz or 4722065

Nga Tangata Toa

By internationally acclaimed writer Hone Kouka

Directed by James Beaumont (Black Halo)

Featuring the talents of Calvin Tuteao, Rob Mokaraka, Erina Daniels, Olivia Robinson, Miranda Manasiadis, Matt Saville and introducing Nepia Takuira-Mita

Nga Tangata Toa boasts an award-winning crew with design by Tracey Monastra, Martyn Roberts and Stephen Gallagher

The Masterpiece Nga Tangata Toa premieres Wednesday, October 18, 2006, until Saturday, November 4, 2006, at Downstage Theatre, Tickets $15-$28, Bookings 04 801 6946

http://www.takirua.co.nz