Returning for a third year, Te Pou Theatre are throwing open their doors for the Kōanga Festival, running from Friday 1 – Sunday 17 September in a celebration of new stories and storytellers. Named for the Te Reo word for Spring Time, Kōanga gathers together the community for a season of celebration, and a offers a chance to reinvigorate creativity after a detached winter. 

With a focus on community engagement and whānau, two free events will be held at Te Pou as part of the Kōanga programme including Te Tīmatanga / Opening day on Friday 1 September and the popular festival staple, Whānau Day on Sunday 10 September. 

For information on these and other festival other events not listed below, including the koha entry Te Reo performance of 'Hinepau' or the Emerging Playwrights Workshop 'Tuhi Tika', please visit www.tepoutheatre.nz/#koanga