PO BOX 11223
Manners St, Wellington, New Zealand 6142
office@kiamaufestival.org
Te Ara Tōrino
Artist Robin Slow’s luminous paintings begin to stir and take breath, beautifully brought to life in this moving image artwork.
Te Ara Tōrino is an ara, or pathway of spirals, exploring duality and the interconnected nature of te Ao Māori.
Weaving through time and space, worldviews expressed through whakapapa and pūrākau, calling us to be mindful of the unfolding tōrino of our reality.
Dates
30 May-14 June 2025
10AM-6PM | daily
*not showing 02 June
Venue
Te Auaha Gallery
65 Dixon Street
Te Aro
Wellington 6011
teauahaevents.com/visiting-te-auaha
Details
Each show is 25 minutes for the full experience
Free access
Creative Credits
Ringatoi | Artist Robin Slow (Pīpīwharauroa)
Pakiwaituhi | Animation Artificial Imagination; Delainy Jamahl, Rachel Neser, Ruben O’Hara
Kaiwhakarite oro | Sound Design Bob Bickerton
Kaiwhakatangi | Musicians Ariana Tikao (Kāi Tahu), Holly Weir-Tikao (Ngāi Tahu, Irakehu, Kāti Mamoe, Waitaha), Solomon Rahui (Tūhoe, Ngāi Tahu, Waitaha, Kāti Mamoe), Bob Bickerton
Kaiwhakairo | Carver Brian Flintoff
Kaitohutohu Tikanga | Cultural Advisor Solomon Rahui (Tūhoe, Ngāi Tahu, Waitaha, Kāti Mamoe)
Kaiwhakaputa (Producer) | The Grid; Shannon Brosnahan Inglis, Delainy Jamahl
Learn More About Kia Mau Festival
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!
