Echoes of Arahura: Reflections from the Wānanga Taonga Pūoro
As the waves of Arahura Awa continued their eternal rhythm, the voices of taonga pūoro joined them, filling Arahura Marae with the sounds of connection, learning, and deep wairua.
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Haumanu Ki Kahungunu – Taonga Pūoro Wānanga
Registrations are now closed for this immersive Taonga Pūoro Wānanga at Pukemokimoki Marae, hosted in partnership with Ngāti Kahungunu. It’ll be a journey into the healing vibrations of taonga pūoro in this free three-day gathering filled with learning, storytelling, and connection.
Discover the Reverberating Sounds of Taonga Pūoro: Join Us at Arahura Marae
Experience the transformative power of taonga pūoro in an unforgettable wānanga set against the serene backdrop of Arahura Marae, Hokitika. Haumanu Collective invites you to immerse yourself in this three-day journey of cultural discovery, creativity, and connection.
Behind the Scenes of Hineraukatauri me te Ara Pūoro – A Journey of Sound
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 something truly extraordinary.
Karetao Wānanga: Reviving Māori Puppetry and Cultural Connections
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 brought together a passionate community of artists, cultural practitioners, and whānau to celebrate and revitalize the art of Māori puppetry.
Horomona Horo Awarded Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate: A Celebration of Taonga Pūoro
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 of his immense contributions to taonga pūoro. This acknowledgment speaks not only to his artistry and dedication but also to the vitality of taonga pūoro in our cultural landscape.
The Sapling interview: Elizabeth Gray on the whakapapa of sound
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 debut author. Elizabeth Gray (Ngāti Rēhia, Ngāti Uepōhatu, Tama Ūpoko ki te awa o Wanganui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) is a taonga pūoro practitioner, director of the Haumanu Collective and author of the new te reo Māori picture book Hineraukatauri me Te Ara Pūoro.
Hauora Waananga at Whakapaumahara Marae Whananaki featuring taonga puuoro
On the weekend of 30 August to 1 September 2024, Whakapaumahara Marae in Whananaki became a place of connection, healing, and learning, as the hapū hosted an extraordinary Wānanga Rongoā.
Taonga Pūoro on the World Stage: Tamihana Katene and James Webster at the International Indigenous Music Summit
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 is headed to FESTPac
Haumanu Collective will be present at this year’s FESTPAC with Libby Gray sharing on the new publication Hineraukatauri and Taonga Pūoro
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