Autaia, kia tū winiwini,
Autaia kia tū wanawana,
Autaia kia tū whakaputaina
ki te whai ao,
ki te ao mārama, tihei mauri ora!
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AUTAIA 2026
BOOK NOW!
Ka hoki mai a Autaia mō te tau tuaono, hei tahu anō i te ahi whakaari haka a te rangatahi.
Aotea Centre | 20–21 Ākuhata | 7pm. Kapohia tō tūranga.
Autaia returns for its sixth year, once again igniting the flame of haka theatre created by our rangatahi.
Aotea Centre | 20–21 August | 7pm.
All tickets $25
Book now: www.aucklandlive.co.nz/show/autaia-2026
The new two-night format introduced new categories which showcased high impact, polished performances. Each kura/school presents an original haka theatre piece, conceptualised, choreographed and performed by the students.
The three creative categories include:
The Haka Bracket
The traditional kapa haka bracket, incorporating creative theatrical nuances to enhance storytelling.
Haka Musical
A combination of kapa haka with musical theatre, using elements like staging, characterisation, musicality and dramatic intent to create an immersive experience.
Haka Movement
A focus on Haka Movement and choreography-driven storytelling, blending traditional and contemporary movement techniques.
