Tawata Productions is contemporary Māori and Pasifika performing arts company established in 2004 based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington), New Zealand.
Tawata showcases work by Māori, Pasifika and Indigenous writers and makers and is led by Hone Kouka and Mīria George.
Tawata Productions was founded by playwrights and directors Mīria George and Hone Kouka in 2004 and their home base is Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington.
[8] The first plays workshopped at Breaking Ground in 2010 were Hui by Mitch Tawhi Thomas, The Prospect by Maraea Rakuraku and Taikaha by Hinekaa Mako.
[2] Other artists who have had their writing workshopped and presented at Breaking Ground include Nancy Brunning in 2018 with Kingdom of Women, Sherilee Kahui, Victor Rodger, Barbara Hostelek, and Jordy Gregg (Tasmania).