Exploring what being Māori means today, author Brad Haami looks back to the experience of the first migrants and traces the course of urbanisation over the succeeding years with Dr Ella Henry.
Scotty and Stacey Morrison’s best-selling language books have been an easy and accessible entry point to te reo Māori for many. Guyon Espiner leads them in a discussion on their books, the resurgence of te reo learning, and the language pioneers who went before.
Two special evenings of readings of new plays by Māori playwrights. Following a professional playwrights’ workshop, hear these new works here first and share your whakaaro with the writers.
Lizzie Marvelly, Dame Fiona Kidman, Sandra Coney and Golriz Ghahraman together in conversation with Carol Hirschfeld.
Tū is a compelling new multimedia collaboration between much-loved musician and songwriter Moana and electronic music producer Paddy Free.
This year Paula Morris, award-winning novelist, short story writer and essayist, will address the festival theme – spread the word – as our Sir Graeme Douglas Orator.
Celebrate the launch of the going west writers weekend with Curnow Reader Serie Barford, Sir Graeme Douglas Orator Paula Morris, and a breathtaking performance by Tū.
Temuera Morrison stars as the farming patriarch who makes it clear his family should have absolutely nothing to do with rival family the Poatas. Then romance enters the picture.
Three Screenings: 10:30 am, 6pm and 8pm
Te Rēhia Theatre brings you the premiere of Albert Belz’s new award-winning thriller Cradle Song (Adam Award, Best play by a Māori playwright 2018).
A warm and welcoming opening morning tea for kaumātua from the community, with entertainment and storytelling.
Visit Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery during Going West to experience leading New Zealand contemporary art.
