Te Pou Theatre Trust

Our kaupapa (purpose) is to provide mana uplifting experiences and storytelling through kaupapa Māori led, collective approaches to performing arts.

Our Whainga (goals) are: • To create and sustain a kaupapa Māori led performing arts venue • To create and sustain a programme of storytelling • To build capability among young people • To support and encourage the growth and development of the Auckland Māori performing arts sector • To support and encourage an inclusive performing arts sector • To increase Māori community engagement with the performing arts • To connect all communities of Aotearoa to Māori performing arts • To increase diverse community engagement with the performing arts • To support the reclamation and revitalisation of Te Reo Māori through the performing arts • To increase awareness of a kaupapa Māori framework for arts management