Pukunui

An extremely entertaining and uplifting play about sharing, friendship, the value of family and te ao Māori – “Moa Can't Fly” featuring Pukunui and his friend Moata Moa will reward all
those who experience it.

There is magic, humour and Pukunui teaches the audience about the environment. The set is made from recycled materials and great importance has been placed on making the entire production environmentally friendly - integrating environmental education into our children"s lives as well as those in the community.

Respect for the diversity of people and cultures is also an important part of achieving a sustainable environment as it helps to create an environment that is fair, peaceful, cooperative and makes the most of our rich cultural traditions.

Māori perspectives and knowledge of the environment offer unique insights built up over time. This play will help develop student awareness and sensitivity to the environment, knowledge and understanding of the environment, attitudes and values that reflect concern for the environment, and the skills and responsibility to act in addressing environmental issues.

Reviews

Barbara Brunlund – Kaiwaka School
An amazing performance. Thank you again for inspiring our students. Even though most of our tamariki do not speak Te Reo they are fully motivated and enjoy your work.

Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Rotoiti
He whakaari miharo rawa atu tenei. Miharo rawa ki nga tamariki, I kata ratou mo te wa katoa. Ko te tumanako ka hoki mai ano koutou no te mea, ki ahau, o koutou mahi kua whai oranga ano te reo Maori, me tenei purakau rongonui e pai ana ki to tatou nei hoa a “PUKUNUI”.  Nga mihi maioha rawa atu ki a koutou katoa.

Christchurch Art Gallery
Pai rawa atu te roopu nei e whakaatu ana o ratou mahi. He whakaari katakata ma nga tamariki  katoa. He mihi nui ki a koutou e hoa ma. Haere tonu ki tenei mai ataahua!

Phyllis Rangihiha – Eastbay REAP
Both Kawerau North and Central Schools wholeheartedly support this kind of quality performance.  More is needed for rural schools whose children do not get the chance to interact in/with performers of this quality. We would like to be informed of any te reo Maori performance from Taki rua. A good opportunity to expose kohanga reo to this type of artform.  Thank you all.

Vanessa August – Tahuna Kohanga Reo, Te Teko
He rawe nga mahi he tino ataahua o koutou mahi!! Tino paiki te kite nga whakaari Maori.
Kia mau te Wehi.

Helen Rapana – Te Kura Kaupapa Maori, Te Teko
He tino ataahua o koutou mahi whakaari.
Kia koutou, kia ora.