A children’s theatre show performed in te reo Māori
By Taki Rua productions
Friday 19 July
2pm show (45mins) FULLY BOOKED
& 4pm show (45mins) FULLY BOOKED
Dance studio
Free (places limited, bookings essential)
Taki Rua’s Te Reo Māori Season returns in 2024 with Te Aka Tawhito, Na Tere Harrison
Rongotai has a burning ambition to be the hottest DJ in Aotearoa but Kui Hauora thinks her mokopuna is losing her way - so with the help of cousin Whaiora, a magic hue, waiata and haka, Kui Hauora teaches Rongotai traditional music that may just help her compete at Te Pao Roa. Te Aka Tawhito is a story about the challenges our youth face. The challenge of realising your dreams and the challenge of believing in yourself.
Will DJ Wave succeed at Te Pao Roa?
Will Kui Hauora still have the love of her mokopuna?
And will cousin Whaiora survive in the big smoke?
E te iwi whakapiri mai, whakatata mai ki a DJ Wave e paopao waiataana. Kotahi te whakaaro
ki tana ngakau – ko te waiata pao roa
These shows are ideal for te reo Māori learners of all ages. Bring your whānau. Free to attend but numbers strictly limited so bookings essential.
More info:
Te Reo Māori Season
Each year, Taki Rua presents highly engaging and meaningful children's theatre show performed completely in te reo Māori, to thousands of school-children and people of all ages throughout Aotearoa. First presented in 1995 in Wellington, Te Reo Māori Season sees a small team of performers and theatre professionals travel the length of the country with a set, costumes, props and soundscape. These lively and animated shows can be understood by people of all comprehension levels, no matter where they are on their reo Māori journey, and are performed in kura kaupapa Māori, mainstream schools and community spaces.
