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HE INGOA
By Raureti Ormond
As part of our He Toi Hou programme, Kia Mau Festival presents the new work He Ingoa from emerging artist Raureti Ormond (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Tahu, Ngāti Whao).
He aha te tikanga o te ingoa? Join us in this musical ritual of identity as we baptise ourselves beneath the petals of the rōhi and excavate the essence of ‘what’s in a name’. The names that honour those before us, the names that only the brave dare say, the names that carry burdens and the names that give us wings. Tonight we sing them loudly and let our petals bloom. This is a romance between oneself.
Presented by the next generation of artists from Te Whanganui-a-Tara, including writer / director Raureti Ormond (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Tahu, Ngāti Whao), working with Assistant Director and Producer Parekawa Finlay (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Maniapoto, Te Whakatohea), Sound Designer Michael Trigg (Tangata Tīriti), and Lighting Designer Ezra Jones Moki (Ngāti Whatua o Kaipara).
He Toi Hou brings together the most innovative and thought-provoking contemporary Indigenous arts. This pou is a testament to the spirit of creation and offers a space for fresh, dynamic works to make their debut, allowing audiences to experience the raw power and authenticity of new voices or old voices in new ways.
Dates
30 May – 31 May 2025
7.30pm + 1pm Matinee Saturday
11 June – 13 June 2025
7.30pm + 2pm Matinee Friday
Venue
Circa Theatre
1 Taranaki Street
Te Aro
Wellington
circa.co.nz
Tickets
Adult Ticket: $25
Concession Ticket: $20
Groups of 6 plus: $17
Student Ticket: $15
Standby Student Ticket: $10
Creative Credits
Writer & Director Raureti Ormond (he/him), Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Tahu, Ngāti Whao
Performers Jade Merematira, Monet Faifai-Collins, Waikamania Seve, Taipuhi King, Shenazzar Sta. Lucia & Raureti Ormond
Assistant Director & Producer Parekawa Finlay (she/her/ia), Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Maniapoto, Te Whakatohea
Sound Designer Michael Trigg (he/him), Tangata Tīriti
Violin Sarah Lawrence
Acoustic Guitar Terry Liu
Keyboard Olive Blythe
Lighting Designer Ezra Jones Moki (they/them), Ngāti Whatua o Kaipara
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Tihei mauri ora!
Ka mihi ki ngā uri o te whenua o Te Upoko o te ika a Māui.
E ngā haukāinga o te rohe nei, Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Taranaki Whānui,
Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa!
Kia Mau Festival is at the forefront of contemporary Tāngata Whenua, Tāngata Moana, and Indigenous theatre and dance in Aotearoa and beyond. We are innovators—pushing boundaries, redefining forms, and forging new paths with creative risk-taking at every step. Right here, right now, we bring together local, national, and international artists in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. We find the intersection where our stories intertwine, creating an experience that is uniquely ‘local’ yet unparalleled in Pōneke throughout the year.
Kia Mau offers a truly unique experience, led by Tāngata Whenua, Tāngata Moana, and Indigenous voices at every level—from our leadership to our artists and audiences. Unlike any other festival, we are not just a platform for presentations; we are a hub for kōrero and whanaungatanga.
Our festival serves as a whare where Tāngata Whenua, Tāngata Moana, and Indigenous artists and their communities are supported throughout the creation, development, and staging of their works. By providing a nurturing environment, we empower individual artists, strengthen their capabilities, and enrich the arts sector, celebrating the diversity and talent of Tāngata Whenua, Tāngata Moana, and Indigenous artists.
With our deep understanding of the arts sector and strong relationships with artists from emerging talents to established figures, we identify those at pivotal moments in their careers or with significant projects. By including them in the Kia Mau Festival programme, we support them in taking strategic steps forward. This approach has allowed Kia Mau Festival to make a substantial impact on numerous artists and, consequently, shape the contemporary arts landscape.
Returning to Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui, Aotearoa New Zealand from 30 May – 14 June 2025. Nau mai, haramai! Nau mai, hoki mai ki te hui ahurei o Kia Mau!
