Hepi will respond to Straka's work using her body, movement and voice.

Juanita Hepi (Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Wai, Moriori, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāpuhi) is a multidisciplinary storyteller exploring the intersections of race, class and gender through indigenous storytelling and cross-cultural collaborations.

She has performed on stages across Aotearoa; The Court Theatre, Auckland Theatre Company, Bats and Shakespeare’s Globe in London.

Juanita holds a Masters of Māori and Indigenous Leadership with Distinction, a Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning and a Bachelor of Arts from Toi Whakaari, the NZ Drama School.

She is a constant advocate for the arts and artists in Ōtautahi because this is the place her ancestors have battled, made love and settled for centuries.

This event is free to attend but seats are limited so please register