When two cultures meet, and the interface between them grows, a new 'space' emerges. It could be one that is a 'melting pot' that homogenises the cultures, or it could be a 'third space' that co-exists with both cultures that themselves, to a lesser or greater extent, remain intact. This article describes aspects of a research project which investigated how drama and theatre were used to explore the space that is emerging through the interaction of Maori and Pakeha cultures in New Zealand. Two case studies are reported. The first is Te Mauri Pakeaka, an education project instigated by Arnold Wilson, a Maori artist and educator, which used the arts as a catalyst to explore cultural difference and to increase cross-cultural understanding. The second is an account of reflective practice in an Outpost programme for student teachers. The work that took place in this project is aligned with conceptualisations that arise in the field of Postcolonial Theory. Of particular interest is the importance of 'locating' the intercultural explorations, not only in the geography and particular history of the country, but also within the physical and emotional experience of those who do the exploring.