We follow the heartfelt journey of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe as they honour the legacy of Kupe and the arrival to Aotearoa.

A moving and spiritual performance that carries the wairua of Kupe. Kaikohe lays down their aroha and mana on the stage with raw emotion and fierce pride.

Māngere’s story is one of resilience, representing their vibrant community and the strength of whānau. This emotional story also becomes a tribute to their beloved Whāea, Frida, whose memory anchors their performance.

A high-energy showcase of Māngere pride, grounded in te reo, tikanga, and an emotional tribute to the memory of Whāea Frida.

A bold exploration of tino rangatiratanga and mana motuhake, Te Rāwhitiroa stands firm in their political stance. They explore themes of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and He Whakaputanga while calling for the establishment of a Māori parliament at Waitangi.

A fierce, defiant performance filled with symbolism and fire. Te Rāwhitiroa makes a clear statement about Māori sovereignty, identity, and unity in a time of political unrest.

Kahurangi ki Maungawhau crafts a powerful narrative around Mana Wāhine Māori, drawing inspiration from their connections to influential female leaders. Their story is one of strength, sisterhood, and cultural reclamation.

With stunning storytelling and movement, this performance pays tribute to wāhine toa throughout history and today – a vibrant, elegant, and powerful expression of Māori womanhood.

As they explore Te Aho Matua, we step inside one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku. Their story touches on the realities rangatahi Māori face today and where the focus of many of our rangatahi has become misplaced.

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Waiōrea delves into the experiences of a young Polynesian boy during the dawn raids in a compelling theatre-driven narrative. The episode weaves real stories from Western Springs College students, connecting history with lived experience.

A polished, moving, and theatrical performance exploring migration, displacement, and identity. Waiōrea delivers one of the most dynamic haka theatre expressions in the series.

Hoani Waititi, a kura of legacy and leadership, prepares to take the stage with a powerful message about tino rangatiratanga. Heavy in movement and rich in mana, they stand for Māori independence and cultural strength.

A powerhouse of performance – Hoani Waititi fuses traditional haka with intense movement to reaffirm mana motuhake and resistance through kapa haka.

A fresh voice in Autaia, Massey High navigates its cultural journey through the lens of early Māori and Pākehā encounters during Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This documentary unpacks its learning process as it steps into the haka space with heart.

Massey brings a historic lens to the stage with a performance that examines early bicultural relationships. It is challenging and expressive in form and delivery.

Another new voice in the Autaia series, Pukekohe High, shares its roots in working the land. The episode highlights its whānau connections to kai cultivation, particularly potatoes, and what it means to be Māori in Pukekohe.

A grounded and locally-inspired piece, Pukekohe High presents a performance steeped in whenua, whānau, and working the land – honouring the generations who tilled the soil before them.

Alfriston reflects on the realities of being Māori in a mainstream school, confronting identity, inclusion, and belonging issues. Their journey to the Autaia stage is filled with discovery, struggle, and pride.