Tuku Iho celebrates the passion, dedication and legacy of some of Aotearoa’s most iconic kapa haka groups, performers whose voices, movement and stories have inspired generations and continue to shape the future of kapa haka.
Featuring five legendary groups:
Waihirere
Ngāti Rangiwewehi
Te Rōpū Manutaki
Te Waka Huia
Auckland Anglican Māori Club
The event will be opened by Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki, setting the cultural foundation for what promises to be a powerful celebration of kapa haka, whakapapa and legacy.
This event is part of the Poumatua Festival which is a three-day celebration of the birth of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
Proudly part of the Auckland Council whānau
Location
Te wāhi
Local tip
He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Arrive early and explore the surrounding Aotea Arts Quarter. Aotea Square, The Civic, Aotea Centre and Q Theatre are all within a few minutes’ walk, with plenty of nearby dining options before or after a show.
Getting there
Te huarahi ki reira
Auckland Town Hall sits on Queen Street opposite Aotea Square. Te Waihorotiu Station is around a 2-minute walk away, while Waitematā Station and the ferry terminal are around a 17–20 minute walk down Queen Street. Frequent bus services stop nearby, and The Civic Car Park provides convenient parking close to the venue. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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