The Haumanu Collective group is dedicated to the revival, teaching, and sharing of Taonga Pūoro.
In November 2024, a quiet studio in the heart of Kirikiriroa (Hamilton) transformed into a hub of creativity, where storytelling and sound fused to create
This past weekend, Haumanu Collective had the privilege of supporting a transformative karetao wānanga at Kirikiriroa Marae in Hamilton. Held from November 1-3, this event
Haumanu Collective is honored to celebrate Horomona Horo (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou, Taranaki) for receiving the Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate Award, a prestigious recognition
A dream to hear the sound of taonga pūoro and te reo Māori normalised in households set Elizabeth Gray on a path to becoming a
In June 2024, two dedicated practitioners of taonga pūoro, Tamihana Katene and James Webster, represented Aotearoa at the prestigious International Indigenous Music Summit held in Toronto. As ambassadors of Māori culture, they carried with them the sounds, stories, and spirit of taonga pūoro, sharing these with Indigenous artists and audiences from around the world.
Haumanu Collective and HUIA publishers presents its first collaborative children’s publication Hineraukatauri. Written by Elizabeth Gray.
Our story
Taonga Pūoro were historically used in the arts of healing and cultural ceremonies and still are today, in varying degrees. Due to historical events, there was a decline in the use and cultural practice of the instrumental traditions within Māori culture and with the knowledge base connected to it.
There has been a revival of this craft over the last 30-40 years, led by the late Hirini Melbourne, the late Richard Nunns, Brian Flintoff and Ranginui Keefe, Joe Malcolm, Clem Mellish, the late Rangiiria Hedley, Aroha Yates Smith, Hinewīrangi Kohu Morgan, Ross and Bruce Gregory, Te Miringa Hohaia and others. Haumanu has grown from these initiatives.
The group is dedicated to the revival, teaching, and sharing of these taonga. We are a newly formed rōpū of six people, are representatives of the wider rōpū, and a continuation of Haumanu.
Mandated by the broader Taonga Pūoro whānau with the support of CNZ and MCH to facilitate a Strengthening Taonga Pūoro strategy over the next three years.
The core collective are:
HAUMANU COLLECTIVE KAUPAPA
Ngā mihi nui ki a Tamihana Katene for his beautiful mahi toi and contribution to the legacy of taonga pūoro!
The creation of Te Kurutaki a Kawharu, a stunning pahū tōtara crafted as a tātai hono between Ngāti Toarangatira and Ngāti Whātua, is a powerful expression of artistry and whakapapa. At almost a meter long, this pahū embodies connection, tradition, and the joy of creation. Tamihana’s vision reminds us of the importance of continuing to craft and share taonga like these to strengthen our communities and amplify our collective voice.
E hoa mā, let’s heed this call—more pahū, more wairua, more taonga pūoro resonating across the whenua!
#pahū #taongaPūoro #whakairo #MāoriArt #KiaMauKiaWhakatipu
Mauri ora!
—Haumanu Collective
Ngā mihi nui ki a Tamihana Katene for his beautiful mahi toi and contribution to the legacy of taonga pūoro!
The creation of Te Kurutaki a Kawharu, a stunning pahū tōtara crafted as a tātai hono between Ngāti Toarangatira and Ngāti Whātua, is a powerful expression of artistry and whakapapa. At almost a meter long, this pahū embodies connection, tradition, and the joy of creation. Tamihana’s vision reminds us of the importance of continuing to craft and share taonga like these to strengthen our communities and amplify our collective voice.
E hoa mā, let’s heed this call—more pahū, more wairua, more taonga pūoro resonating across the whenua!
#pahū #taongaPūoro #whakairo #MāoriArt #KiaMauKiaWhakatipu
Mauri ora!
—Haumanu Collective
Karetao pūoro
James Webster and Horomona Horo at Kirikiriroa marae
He kōrero rawe i tēnei rā i roto i te whare whakairo `Kia Piritahi` i Piritahi Marae. #HaumanuCollective #taongapūoro #taongapuoro #haumanucollective
He kōrero rawe i tēnei rā i roto i te whare whakairo `Kia Piritahi` i Piritahi Marae. #HaumanuCollective #taongapūoro #taongapuoro #haumanucollective
Eli Maiava performing at the book launch for Hineraukatauri.
#taongapūoro #maoriart #toimaori #haumanucollective #taongapuoro
Eli Maiava performing at the book launch for Hineraukatauri.
#taongapūoro #maoriart #toimaori #haumanucollective #taongapuoro
Pūkāea
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Horomona Horo teaching tamariki about Taonga Puōro at the book launch of `Hineraukatauri` #taongapuoro #haumanucollective #toimaori #maoriart #taongapūoro #Hineraukatauri
Horomona Horo teaching tamariki about Taonga Puōro at the book launch of `Hineraukatauri` #taongapuoro #haumanucollective #toimaori #maoriart #taongapūoro #Hineraukatauri
James Webster playing the Pūtātara
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James Webster playing the Pūtātara
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