HĀ ORA

A 6-day theatre wānanga for rangatahi beginning their performing arts journey. This intensive programme combines acting, dance, waiata, haka and text and culminates in a showcase performance. Māori mindfulness and wellbeing practices are weaved throughout the kaupapa as rangatahi engage in identity exploration, confidence-building, whakawhanaungatanga and creative expression.

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This anchor project integrates mahi toi (in collaboration with Ahipoutu Collective) with wellbeing approaches informed by tikanga Māori, mindfulness, collective care, and creative empowerment. HĀ ORA creates accessible entry points for rangatahi who may not otherwise have access to professional arts participation opportunities.