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Ā mātou mahi

Our work

Te Rākau is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the Treaty’s principles of protection, participation and partnership. 

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We use a fusion of therapeutic models, ngā mahi a Rēhia, and political theatre

in a kaupapa Māori environment for all people. 

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Theatre Marae​

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Live performance on tour and in schools

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WĀNANGA

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Workshops, training and professional development

Performers in a Te Rākau community wellbeing project. Photo by Jazmin Tainui 2022

KAUPAPA ORANGA HĀPORI

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Community wellbeing 

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Performers in Public Works by Helen Pearse-Otene, presented by Te Rākau. Photo by Aneta Pond 2017

HE PŪRANGA

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See past projects, productions and partnerships

Ngā rangahau me ngā whakaputa
Research and publishing

Find out about our research projects, published work, resources and films.

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Filmed theatre
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Play scripts
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kaupapa rangahau

Published research
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Resources
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