Mahuta - A Matariki Showcase

Tāmaki Herenga Waka, Tāmaki Herenga Tāngata. Nau Mai - Join Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Maisey Rika, Majic Pāora, and special guests in this time of the Māori New Year.

During this special time in the Māori New Year – one of new beginnings and fresh starts - treat yourself to rejuvenation and inspiration and join Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to uplift the mauri of the whenua, which Q Theatre resides on, through homegrown storytelling and artistry.

From a benefit concert with the “National Treasure ” Maisey Rika, to a night of Whātua storytelling and artistry, allow yourself to be transported by waiata, kapa haka, dance, and more from some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s finest performers and artists.

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to journey amongst the whetū at Mahuta – A Matariki Showcase 2024.

WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE:
National treasure, singer, songwriter, and composer Maisey Rika graces the stage for one night only with her exceptional voice and waiata, alongside Hoea.

This evening is extra special in that all ticket sales will go towards supporting the opening of Te Kia Ora Marae Kākānui.


THURSDAY 27 JUNE:
Whatua Te Ao – 'weaving together the world', is a Ngāti Whatua Ōrākei show that's pulling out all the stops.

There will be smooth waiata, headlined by award-winning vocalist Majic Pāora, alongside incredible musicians Katz Maihi and Herbs member Morrie Watene.

Along with waiata, you'll witness some of Whātua's finest kapa haka performers, dancers, and up-and-coming stars.

This performance will be one you don't want to miss.

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Mahuta - A Matariki Showcase is presented by Majic Pāora and Q Theatre and supported by Q Theatre, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, the New Zealand Music Commission | Te Reo Reka o Aotearoa, Te Māngai Pāho and Auckland Council.