Screen Auckland — in partnership with Te Kawerau ā Maki, Te Puna Creative Quarter, and Climate Connect Aotearoa — is hosting the first Ki te Hoe workshop on 16 May, with nearly 40 RSVPs already in.

This cultural awareness course is tailored for screen professionals working on location in areas of cultural significance. Set in Te Kōpua (Henderson), and centred on Te Kawerau ā Maki ancestral sites, the session supports deeper understanding of whakapapa, tikanga, and filming protocols on taonga land.

This kaupapa is part of the wider Sites & Places of Significance work — a collaborative effort between Screen Auckland, mana whenua and the Industry Working Group (IWG) to develop practical, respectful approaches to filming on culturally significant sites.

This work underpins Screen Auckland’s Unitary Plan change request — prompted by the requirement for Resource Consent when filming on culturally significant land. The proposed change seeks clearer, more workable guidelines that reflect both industry needs and mana whenua values. 

🗓️ The final hearing for the Unitary Plan change is scheduled for 21 June at Auckland Council.

For more info, contact Marie Jenkins at Screen Auckland: marie.jenkins@aucklandnz.com