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Night in the Wharenui

Nignt in the Wharenui was a 2 night show held at SkyCity Theater produced by Oystar Creative during the the World Indigenous Peoples Education Conference (WIPCE) held in Tāmaki Makaurau - Auckland in November 2025.

 

  Step inside the wharenui and be transported on a vibrant cultural journey. This unforgettable showcase weaves together the power of Māori and Pacific storytelling through traditional and contemporary waiata, action songs, and performance. Audiences will experience the strength of narrative, the beauty of music, and the spirit of celebration — honouring the shared whakapapa and deep connections that bind the peoples of Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa (the Pacific Ocean).

 

Below are a selection of photos of our performers and entertainers in the show

Te Wehi Haka Māori performance group traditional haka and cultural dance in Night in the Wharenui show

Te Wehi Haka

Māori and Pacific storytellers performing waiata and action songs inside the wharenui cultural showcase
Kura Krew Pacific dance ensemble vibrant choreography at Night in the Wharenui

The Koda Krew

Gospel Choir soulful Pacific gospel performance in Night in the Wharenui show
Tung Tek Lion Dancing troupe dynamic lion dance performance in Auckland cultural festival

Tung Tek Lion Dancers

Lion Dancing troupe dynamic lion dance performance
Auckland Gospel Choir soulful Pacific gospel performance in Night in the Wharenui show

Auckland Gospel Choir

Rerekoreo Pacific cultural music and dance performance at Night in the Wharenui showcase
Rerekoreo Pacific cultural music and dance performance at Night in the Wharenui showcase

Rerekoreo

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The Shades live cultural entertainment group Pacific island music performance NZ

The Shades

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Mamalo Brass Band brass ensemble and Pacific music performance in cultural night event

Mamaloa Brass Band

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Taisha Pacific cultural artist featured performance in Night in the Wharenui show

Taisha

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Marcus Winter solo performer Pacific and Māori cultural showcase at Night in the Wharenui

Marcus Winter

Marcus Winter solo performer Pacific and Māori cultural showcase
Night in the Wharenui fire dancers high‑energy performance with traditional Pacific flair

Fire Dancers

fire dancers high‑energy performance

Popea Lautala

Tuhiwhakaura Wallace-Ihakara

Emillie  Lovett

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Aitutaki Enua Pacific ensemble traditional dance and performance in cultural showcase

Aituaki Enua

Aitutaki Enua Pacific ensemble traditional dance and performance
Finale group photo cultural celebration Māori and Pacific performers at Night in the Wharenui

Finale

Finale group photo cultural celebration Māori and Pacific performers
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