
Hone Kouka
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Hone Kouka is a distinguished Māori playwright and director, best known for his work 'Waiora Te Ūkaipō – The Homeland,' which is being revived for the Aotearoa NZ Festival of the Arts, highlighting its enduring relevance and impact on New Zealand theatre.
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Kouka is the theatre legend directing the play Waiora, which he wrote three decades ago.
Rising star Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne set to shine in Waiora, Hone Kouka’s timeless story of loss and dislocationThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-02-23
Hone Kouka is the director of the play Waiora Te Ūkaipō, which returns to Wellington after 30 years.
Aotearoa NZ Festival of the Arts in Wellington runs from February 24 – March 15The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-02-21












