Te Pou Theatre presents Tāke Kurī: The Dog Tax Rebellion

Tāke Kurī: The Dog Tax Rebellion brings to life a dramatic chapter of Te Tai Tokerau history, a story of resistance, law, power and the fight to uphold mana, with themes that continue to resonate in Aotearoa today.
Set in the Hokianga township of Rawene, the play explores the events surrounding the introduction of the Dog Tax, which many Māori believed unfairly targeted their communities. The dispute escalated into an armed standoff between Te Māhurehure hapū and government forces, involving soldiers, police, politicians, naval ships, cannons and dogs. Directed as an ensemble work, the production features four actors playing more than 20 characters, bringing to life Māori and Pākehā figures involved in the conflict, as well as canine commentators who provide a wry perspective on the events unfolding around them.

WHEN: 29 October - 1 November, 2026
WHERE: Te Pou Theatre, Henderson
TICKETS: https://www.tepoutheatre.nz/take-kuri-the-dog-tax-rebellion/