Tera te Auahi: A stage show of Mt Tarawera eruption Rotorua

This powerful contemporary production, "Tera te Auahi - An Interpretation of the Tarawera Eruption," combines theatre, music, movement, and kapa haka to retell the 1886 Tarawera eruption story. Through the experiences of the people from Te Wairoa and surrounding villages, this performance brings one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most significant historical events to life. The show explores profound themes of loss, survival, and resilience, celebrating the enduring spirit of the land and its people. Created by Te Whare Tapere o Te Arawa, a Rotorua-based performing arts collective, the production aims to revitalise and share Te Arawa stories through contemporary Maori performing arts. The operator empowers new generations of Maori artists while preserving ancestral knowledge, offering an ideal evening activity in Rotorua's premier performing arts venue