M9

"He mataaho ki te ao whakaari Whānau, feeds and fame"

Purchase tickets
  • Words by Auckland Live
  • Last updated 10 Nov 2023
Whānau is integral to the way Māori perceive the world. It informs how Māori move, operate, think, and act. This iteration of M9 dives into the upbringing of our kiripuiaki - our actors - as they share their unique stories of life growing up and the realities of being creative in their respective communities. They will expand on how whānau, marae, hapū and iwi have inspired their journeys, chew the fat on the ups and downs of forging a path in acting, and why it is important that Māori remain visible agents of positive change on stage and screen.

Kaikōrero/Speaker lineup:
  • Ben Mitchell (Tainui, Ngaati Maahanga)
  • Miriama McDowell (Ngāti Hine)
  • Kura Forrester (Ngāti Porou)
  • Te Kohe Tuhaka (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Porou)
  • Miriama Smith (Te Arawa)
  • Ngahuia Piripi (Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi).
  • Three kaikōrero are yet to be announced.
Location Te wāhi
Aotea Centre
Plan your route
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

The Aotea Centre is a short walk up Queen Street from Britomart station, and the Civic car park is conveniently located beside the venue if you’re driving.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

Check out the sculpture of celebrated Kiwi opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa which sits on Level 3 of the Aotea Centre. It was created by local artist Terry Stringer and unveiled by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa herself when the auditorium was named in her honour in 2019.