Te Ao Kohatu: Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa

Venue

Tawhiri Warehouse

Wellington

Tickets

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Date & Time

Sun, 18 Oct

6:00pm

We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

About this event

Acclaimed Ruawaipu and Ngati Porou dummer-composer Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa is the 2026 Wellington Jazz Festival commissioned artist. A defining force in Te Whanganui-a-Tara's music community for two decades, he has brought his distinctive voice to stages and studeios across Aotearoa and beyond. Created especially for the Festival, Te Ao Kohatu draws on the striking claim that while the iwi of Te Tairawhiti arrived on many waka, some also descend from the stones themselves. The work explores contested whakapapa, cosmogony, and the space between Maori and Pakega constructions of knowledge, (pre-)history and identity. All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket

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Set Times

Show Starts 6:00pm

Wellington Jazz Festival ★ 11:00pm~

Hikurangi Schaverian-Kaa – Te Ao Kōhatu TBA

Times marked ~ are estimates. Arrive early to avoid missing your favourite acts. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Wellington Jazz Festival start?

Wellington Jazz Festival is expected on stage around 11:00pm on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at Tawhiri Warehouse. This is our estimate, not a confirmed set time — the show is advertised to start at 6:00pm. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

What time does Wellington Jazz Festival finish?

Wellington Jazz Festival is expected to finish around 12:00am at Tawhiri Warehouse. This is our estimate from the stage time and a typical set length, not a confirmed finish time. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

Where is Tawhiri Warehouse located?

Tawhiri Warehouse is located at 11 Hutchinson Road, , NZ.

How much are tickets for Te Ao Kohatu: Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa?

Ticket prices for Te Ao Kohatu: Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa vary. Check the official ticket link for current pricing and availability.

Who are the support acts for Wellington Jazz Festival?

The support acts are Hikurangi Schaverian-Kaa – Te Ao Kōhatu at Tawhiri Warehouse on Sunday, 18 October 2026.

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