Resource Library
Whakaari Aotearoa's resource library was created by drama kaiako for drama kaiako. It contains lesson plans, activities, teaching units, pedagogy, videos, posters, and wellbeing support for kaiako. While some resources are available for anyone to download, most are exclusively for members.
Māori Whakaari Practitioners Video Series
Whakaari Aotearoa presents a new Interview series bringing visibility to Māori Theatre Practitioners and NZ Theatre Companies filmed November 2023.
Drama and Mātauranga Māori Workshop-Meeting Recording
This presentation looks at the whakapapa that sits behind the kupu (words) in EN2 of 1.1 and 1.2 – manaakitanga and whanaungatanga. It presents an overall of the Māori world view and links to the mātāpono (values) that underpin these cultural concepts.
Elements of Drama Te Reo Poster
Great for Te Wiki o Te Reo - a short list of Ngā āhuatanga Whakaari - Drama Elements.
Drama Techniques Te Reo Poster
Great for Te Wiki o Te Reo - a short list of Ngā Tāera Whakaari - Drama Techniques.
Matariki Resources
A selection of ideas, stories and useful links to learn about Matariki shared by Drama NZ members.
Star Fishes Unit
This drama unit is based on the traditional Māori legend of The Star Fishes. Ākonga are encouraged to explore the characters in the story and the relationships and tensions between them.