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Constellations: a Matariki play

Posted by Atakohu Middleton | Jul 12, 2026 | Arts

Director Nī Dekkers-Reihana, 33, has reimagined the celebrated British play ‘Constellations’ for Aotearoa, setting it among the stars of Matariki.

Waenga — a family and community affair

Posted by Atakohu Middleton | Jun 21, 2026 | Arts

’Waenga’ is very much a family affair. It was written by Hariata Moriarty, 25, and her brother Tamati, 23, who also star in the play. Dad, Jim Moriarty, is directing the play, and mum, Helen Pearse-Otene, is the dramaturge, providing guidance on the story. — Atakohu Middleton.

Kōanga Festival: The beating heart of Māori theatre

Posted by Aroha Awarau | Sep 22, 2024 | Arts

“The legacy of Kōanga Festival is its unwavering support for Māori storytelling by creating a safe space and wraparound support during their annual playwrighting workshops.” — Playwright Aroha Awarau.

Resisting the dollar imperative in theatre

Posted by Barry King | Jun 16, 2024 | Arts

“When Government policy is enforcing an intensified focus on marketability as the primary criterion for arts funding, it is worth reviving a different kind of theatre.” — Barry King.

Racists Anonymous — a reflection of ourselves

Posted by Emmaline Pickering-Martin | Jun 20, 2021 | Arts, Reflections

“A man stood up and said: ‘I thought this was the group to come to when you want to be racist.’ And then he left. I’m still hoping that was part of the show.” — Emmaline Pickering-Martin on ‘Racists Anonymous’.