News | 18 June 2026 - Tō Tātou Pōneke Our Wellington (Wellington City Council) The first users of Toi Aro, Wellington City Council’s new arts centre, are moving into the site and bringing the space to life with rehearsals and creative development. Toi Aro located on the corner of Cable Street and Market Lane. [Photo supplied] Toi Aro continues the legacy of Toi Pōneke Arts Centre, which supported artists across film, visual arts, literature, theatre, dance and music for more

by Regan Taylor, Sunday Stay Times, June 21, 2026 Regan Taylor Regan Taylor (Ko Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Pikiao ōku iwi Tēna Tātou) is an actor, director, tutor and theatremaker. He stars in Te Rakau’s upcoming production Waenga, on in 19 venues across the Lower North Island from June 20-August 12. Kia ora, I’m Regan. I’m 46 years old, and for as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to theatre in all its forms, the making of it, the chaos of it, the community of it. I was b

Woman’s Day Magazine New Zealand | June 22, 2026 Cousins actress Hariata Moriarty stars in new play Waenga, touring the lower North Island Hariata Moriarty LAST FILM I LOVED Michael. I loved seeing the humanity, artistry and discipline behind such an iconic figure. It inspires me in my own craft. The performances were really beautiful also. MY BEST BINGE-WATCH Fleabag because the writing is genius, the performances are incredible, and I love the season-two love story and comp