Kura Turuwhenua
Also known as Kura TURUWHENUA
Who Kura Turuwhenua is
Kura Turuwhenua is a stand-up comedian and writer based in Auckland, who also makes comedic short films and has had material go viral on TikTok and Instagram. She won Best Newcomer at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards and was named Outstanding Newcomer at the Auckland Fringe Festival in 2022. Her first solo show, Hōhā Guy, played in May 2023 as part of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival season. She was part of the writers room for Only in Aotearoa: Wāhine Edition and co-hosts the podcasts Kāputi with the Cousins and Tukua.
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At a glance
- Based in
- Auckland, NZ
- Podcasts
- Kāputi with the Cousins and Tukua
- On screen
- Only in Aotearoa: Wāhine Edition
Is Kura Turuwhenua on tour?
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Last checked 13 November 2026.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
On screen
- Only in Aotearoa: Wāhine Edition
Podcasts
- Kāputi with the Cousins
- Tukua
Questions and answers
Where is Kura Turuwhenua performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now.
What podcasts have they been on?
Kāputi with the Cousins and Tukua.
What TV shows and films are they in?
Only in Aotearoa: Wāhine Edition.
Where are they from?
They are based in Auckland, NZ, as their record gives it.
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The full SUCDb record
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Sources
- Frank Management · frankmanagement.nz ↗ Auckland; actor and writer; comedic short films; viral clips; Best Comedy Newcomer at the Comedy Guild Awards; Hōhā Guy 2023; co-host of both podcasts
- BATS Theatre - Hōhā Guy ↗ First solo show, Hōhā Guy, 9-13 May 2023; Outstanding Newcomer 2022 at the Auckland Fringe Festival
- The Spinoff - Kura Turuwhenua's TV style icon ↗ Stand-up comedian and writer; sketch writing and the writers room for Only in Aotearoa: Wāhine Edition
Updated · the record checked 12 November 2026