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Whānau Connection
The Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts is filled with many family connections among performers. When Waiora Te Ūkaipō – The Homeland playwright and director Hone Kouka needed a sound composer for the restaging of the play, he looked to his daughter Maarire Brunning-Kouka (pictured). As one of Aotearoa’s most exciting new artists, Maarire (MĀ) also features in the Festival programme in her own show.
We caught up with the very busy father-daughter pair in the midst of their rehearsals and performances.
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Arts for All
A core part of the 2026 Festival, the Access Programme offers specific events for those with access needs, ranging from NZSL-interpreted shows,, audio-described performances, , relaxed performances, discounted tickets for people with access needs, accessible pricing including Choose Your Price I Kōwhiria Tō Utu and TIX for $20, along with additional resources and personalised assistance.
Our Access Programme producers Sameena Zehra and Helen Fletcher are at the heart of the programme, working with access communities and finding solutions to help break down barriers and ensure the Festival is inclusive for everyone.
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Hitting the High Notes in LA For Katie Trigg
Winner of the 2024 Lexus Song Quest, Katie Trigg has recently joined LA Opera as a Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist and will feature in upcoming seasons of Akhnaten and The Magic Flute. With a busy schedule of classes, rehearsals and recitals, we managed to catch up with Katie from her new base in Los Angeles.