Taki Rua

This collective group was Colin McColl, Jean Betts, Philippa Campbell, Fiona Johnstone, Alyson Baker, Richard Mudford, Phillip Mann and John Banas.

"[2] In that year about 15 shows were presented including a late-night satirical cabaret by Rangimoana Taylor and Asking For It written and directed by New Zealand feminist playwright Renee.

[7] In 2021 the staff of Taki Rua include the Kahukura / Chief Executive, Tānemahuta Gray, Kaiwhakahaere Matua / General Manager, Nathan McKendry and Pou Tikanga Mātauranga Māori, Pekaira Jude Rei.

[10] The Māori theatre group Te Ohu Whakaari involving writers Rowley Habib (Rore Hapipi), Hone Tuwhare, Riwia Brown and Apirana Taylor were part of the early Taki Rua days.

[11] Le Matau (The Fish Hook) was presented at the New Depot in 1984, the first Samoan language play to be performed in New Zealand, by the group Taotahi Ma Uo.

The cast included Jim Moriarty as Taneatua, Shimpal Lelisi as Te Riri, Nancy Brunning as Rongomai, and Apirana Taylor as Paikea.

[18] In 2000 Rachel House won an award for her outstanding performance in Taki Rua's play Women Far Walking by Witi Ihimaera.

[18] The comedy The Untold Tales of Māui by the Humour Beasts, Taika Waititi and Jermaine Clement was produced by Taki Rua and toured New Zealand over 2003 and 2004.

"[19] The first play performed in te reo Māori for adult rather than child audiences to tour New Zealand, He Kura E Huna Ana, premiered at the Forge at the Court Theatre in 1995 in a development season.