He karanga nō te kainga. Pulling us heart first back to the ngāhere.
The Tūī soaks up the world around it and responds in song. Though beautiful, its tune is now a faint echo of what it once was when Aotearoa was blanketed in the ngāhere, flutes of patupaiarehe filled the trees and Māori alone walked gently upon their mother.
Te Tangi a Te Tūī invites you to experience an enchanting and empowering Māori cirque theatre work about adaptation and authenticity.This collaboration between kaupapa Māori theatre company, Te Pou Theatre and circus theatre company, The Dust Palace, is an evocative narrative of love and loss between Māori and the natural world in the face of colonial impact.
Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Sunday, 10 August 2025
07:30pm
Just 5 minutes’ walk from the Sir Howard Morrison Centre, Pullman Rotorua offers refined comfort and elegant style, perfect for your “Te Tangi a te Tūī” experience. Enjoy plush rooms, impeccable service, and a tranquil retreat after the performance.
Book now and elevate your cultural evening with a stay that’s as memorable as the event itself.