Te Ao Kohatu: Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa

Wellington

music
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WHEN Sunday 18 October
ADDRESS 11 Hutchinson Road, Wellington Directions

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa is a Ruawaipu and Ngati Porou drummer-composer known for his influential role in Wellington's music scene over the past two decades.

Te Ao Kohatu is a commissioned work by Hikurangi Schaverien-Kaa for the 2026 Wellington Jazz Festival exploring Maori and Pakeha knowledge through music.

Te Ao Kohatu is part of the 2026 Wellington Jazz Festival; check the festival website for exact performance dates and times.

The festival takes place at multiple venues across Wellington; detailed locations are available on the official festival website.

The work draws on iwi whakapapa, cosmogony, and the connection between Maori ancestors and the land, focusing on stories from Te Tairawhiti.

Yes, the performance embraces cultural themes through music accessible to a broad Wellington audience.

Tickets are required for most Wellington Jazz Festival events; check the festival website for ticketing details.

Yes, the event highlights his heritage and musical journey within Wellington's vibrant jazz community.

It incorporates local iwi stories and reflects Wellington's commitment to showcasing indigenous voices in its jazz festival.

Visit the official Wellington Jazz Festival website or follow their social media channels for the latest information.

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