Takatāpui Shorts 2026

Join us for a very special Auckland Pride Festival screening of short films, curated by Wairoa Mãori Film Festival founder Leo Koziol (Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Rakaipaaka, Takatapui).

Brought to you FREE in collaboration with Te Atatu Peninsula Library | Te Atatu Pătaka Körero & PrideFest Out West.

Featuring the short films:

PUTI Director/Writer Aroha Awarau

CHERRIES
Director Jaimee Poipoi, Writer Aroha Awarau

WAIT, WAIT, NOW!
Director Ramon Te Wake

ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE BAY
Director Judith Kanatahawi Schuyler, Producer Renae
Maihi

Thursday 12 February
7.30pm (Director körero first, followed by 8pm screening)

Adults 16+
Tickets are FREE, booking required via https://ceac.link/takatapui-shorts-2026

This film screening is dedicated to the memory of Aroha Awarau, and all he achieved for Takatapui, Maori and Pasifika filmmaking. Moe mai ra, Aroha, moe mai ra.