For one night only haka theatre returns to the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre stage on Friday 9 June as tauira from across Tāmaki Makaurau perform in Autaia 2023.
Featuring 400 tauira from six schools, Autaia is the merging of modern day theatre and traditional Māori performing arts. Each school will perform a captivating 15-minute set featuring talented rangatahi sharing their life experiences through vibrant, powerful performances.
The six schools include Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi Marae, Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kotuku, Ngā Puna o Waiōrea, Auckland Girls Grammar (Kahurangi ki Maungawhau), Manurewa High School and James Cook High School (Te Pūkenga).
Created by Hawaiki TŪ in partnership with Auckland Live, Autaia celebrates the richness, diversity, and importance of Ngā Toi Māori (Māori Arts). Autaia is a first of its kind and showcases the emerging generation of Māori performers and artists, as they share their stories through haka theatre.
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 20 minute interval
Suitable for all ages. Children under 5 are FREE but require a lap ticket.
