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Welcome
Kia ora koutou, we are leaping ahead into 2017. It’s amazing to think that this time next year we will be open with students and staff in place at Te Auaha. Teaching and learning will be underway with everyone enjoying and benefitting from a stand out new campus.
Since the last issue of Waharoa we have been busy. A new Director Te Auaha has been appointed. Please welcome Victoria Spackman who starts with us in May.
Practical completion of the exterior was completed in February and we are well on the way to fitting out the campus with the latest high tech infrastructure to ensure Te Auaha will be world-class and students learn in a modern environment.
We have been working with the Wellington City Council on the surrounding area particularly looking at transport planning along Dixon Street to allow for bicycles and more street access.
Work continues with the Te Auaha cultural identity group and ongoing meetings with Te Ātiawa and Ngāti Toa. A Pacific Advisory Group provides guidance on cultural issues of significance to our Pacific communities. A notable Pacific artist has been approached to provide concepts for a ‘red carpet’ on level one which will give a sense of grand arrival to the first level of Te Kāhui Auaha.
Te Auaha was a major sponsor of the CubaDupa festival at the weekend and more on this below.
A new partnership has been agreed with the China Cultural Centre of New Zealand (see story in this edition) and we profile more of our incredibly talented staff.
We hope you enjoy reading the latest news on Te Auaha!
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Victoria Spackman to lead Te Auaha
One of New Zealand’s most influential businesswomen and advocate for the creative arts, Victoria Spackman ONZM has been appointed to lead Te Auaha.
Victoria Spackman, whose ONZM is for services to theatre, film and television, takes up the role of Director Te Auaha in May 2017 when she leaves her current role as CEO of the visitor experience, film and television production company Gibson Group.
“I’m incredibly excited to be part of this new venture and I can’t wait to meet the exceptionally talented staff and students who will form Te Auaha and work with them to realise its full potential,” says Victoria.
"We’re going to invite the creative community to mix, mingle and exchange ideas with young talented creators at Te Auaha as our spaces are opened up to industry and the public."
Read the article on Stuff here and other media here.
Read more
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Been past Dixon Street lately?
Have you walked along Dixon Street lately – day or night? Take a look at these images. New decals are installed on the windows at Te Auaha and signage is up.
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Fit-out update
The building itself is finished and the interior fit-out is well underway. Fit-out contractors LT McGuinness are working their way up the building, with Level 1 being the most advanced.
Photo: Development of Cinema 1, a 60-seat cinema
On Level 1, framework for the multi-functional theatre (theatre and cinema) is up. Walls and linings are in for the creative studios on that level too.
Work has also taken place on the sound and recording studios on Level 4, the dance and performance studios on Level 5 and the 60-seat Cinema 1.
Glass partition walls are going in on all levels to provide light and a visual connection.
See the latest shot of the building with photos updated daily.
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Te Auaha and CubaDupa
Festival goers at CubaDupa in Wellington were captivated by performances by Whitireia students who drew big crowds on the Te Auaha stage.
Te Auaha was a proud sponsor of the festival and set up a stage on Dixon Street outside our new building to give students a platform. Whitireia journalism students covered our involvement here.
Circus, music, contemporary dance, DJ, stage and screen and a multitude of other students and staff were seen at the festival with Te Auaha Ambassador Malia Johnston choreographing the performances.
The Bachelor of Applied Arts (Performing Arts) students pictured above are tutored by Tupe Lualua, Tuaine Robati (Cook Islands dance) and Kereama Te Ua (Māori Performing Arts). Kereama tutored and led the students in the opening parade and Pōwhiri.
Read more about Te Auaha involvement in CubaDupa.
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Make-up Artistry magic coming to Te Auaha
Make-up and hairstyling for the catwalk. Special effects make-up for film and television. All will be part of Te Auaha in 2018.
Make-up Artistry tutors Dani Pike and Caroline Adams are excited about teaching students in Te Auaha, what they call “a wildly creative hub”.
Dani has led WelTec's Make-up Artistry programme since 2005 and is passionate about teaching up-and-coming make-up artists.
"We are both looking forward to working closely with like-minded tutors and building collaborative opportunities across other disciplines. It will be exciting and inspiring," says Dani, who has worked in film, TV and stage, as well as the beauty and fashion industry.
Her skill lies in character make-up, wig work and make-up special effects. Dani's unique skill set makes her sought after in Wellington's booming film industry.
Caroline has strong industry links both in New Zealand and Australia, and still works in industry as a freelance make-up artist.
Her focus is providing students with the tools and passion they need to begin their career as a make-up artist.
Read more about Dani and Caroline
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Partnership with China Cultural Centre
Te Auaha has signed a three-year agreement with the China Cultural Centre in New Zealand (CCCNZ).
Under the agreement the two organisations will work together on new initiatives, including teaching Chinese dance at Te Auaha, a full scholarship for a dance student to travel to China for ten days to perform at special events, and new initiatives and opportunities to enhance relations and cultural understanding between New Zealand and China.
Read more
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Inspiring our students
“My hope is that all our future creatives draw on each other for inspiration, learning what it takes to achieve in various art forms.
I believe Te Auaha will be the gateway to their true potential.”
- Lisa Tomlins, singer/songwriter and lecturer on Whitireia music programmes
Read more about Lisa Tomlins
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Performing Arts students at Capital E festival
“It was great to see Whitireia Performing Arts students presenting Māori and Pacific segments. The performances have been very well received, and the kids have loved getting up at the end doing their school haka. 14,000 kids over the course of 10 days - fabulous for the city and lovely to see Whitireia as part of it." Jackie Lloyd, Whitireia and WelTec Councillor and Chair of Experience Wellington (Wellington Museums Trust) that includes Capital E.
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International student welcome
This month Whitireia Performing Arts students welcomed 500 international students to Wellington with a haka Pōwhiri at the Michael Fowler Centre. Mayors Justin Lester, Ray Wallace and Wayne Guppy attended the event which was hosted by the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency.
Te Auaha (as part of Whitireia and WelTec) will be a significant contributor to the Wellington International Student Growth Strategy.
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Kevin Broome, commercial opportunities
Kevin Broome has been appointed as the General Manager Commercial working across Whitireia and WelTec with a focus on Te Auaha.
“We are looking for new business for the campus that complements the programmes to be delivered there and adds to the atmosphere of Te Auaha," says Kevin. "This includes looking at developing sponsorship and fundraising opportunities; and hosting events and hospitality."
"We are actively seeking potential business partnership opportunities,” says Kevin.
Contact Kevin at kevin.broome@wandw.ac.nz
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Podcast
Have a listen to this podcast about the significance behind the name 'Te Auaha'.
Jono Manks, Programme Manager at the NZ Radio Training School - soon to be part of Te Auaha - interviews Kura Moeahu. Kura is a Te Ātiawa representative and also on WelTec's Māori Advisory Board, Ātiawanuitonu.
Click below on the link to listen.
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