Dr Aroha Yates-Smith
Aroha Yates-Smith, is a New Zealand performer and academic, who affiliates to Te Arawa, Tainui, Takitimu, Horouta, and Mataatua. She is known for her research into forgotten Māori female deities.
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Te Ara Haumanu Panel Talk
Watch our Haumanu Collective panel discussion about the world of Taonga Pūoro. This was recorded at Te Papa, Wellington during Matariki celebrations featuring James Webster, Ruby Solly, Libby Gray, Te Kahureremoa, Aroha Yates-Smith, Shane James and Jerome Kavanagh Poutama.
Oro Rua Taonga Pūoro Podcast
We are proud to announce the launch of our Oro Rua Haumanu Collective Taonga Pūoro podcast where we kōrero and wānanga about taonga puoro with some of the foremost practitioners in the crafting and performance of traditional Māori musical instruments.
Win a Haumanu T-Shirt
To celebrate the launch of our Oro Rua Podcast we are giving away 2 Haumanu Collective t-shirts. Simply complete the form below to enter (T&Cs apply) See Terms and Conditions here.
6:30pm 29 June: Te Ara Haumanu Taonga Puoro Concert
Learn about the wonders of taonga pūoro with a stirring concert that brings the instruments to life.
2:30pm 29 June Taonga pūoro panel talk
Join Haumanu Collective for kōrero about taonga puoro Māori – Māori musical instruments. Learn the stories and connect to our musical history.
11am 29 June: Whakapapa pūrākau workshop
Join the Haumanu Collective for a fun-filled workshop about taonga pūoro Māori – Māori musical instruments. Try your hand at making as well as playing!
Pūoro Wānanga day 1
Ra Tuatahi kei te taha o nga whanau kei Te Umukaha , mihi kau ana ki te whanau whanui o Katihuirapa ~ Arowhenua ~Waitaha ~ KaiTahu 💙🌀🦋🥰 beautiful first day for our Puoro Wananga . Massive thanks to our hearty sis Sofia Tuala and whanau for organising such a beautiful kaupapa for us all ✨💜🦋 Haumanu Collective🌀✨✨✨
Jerome Kavanagh
We like to welcome Jerome Kavanagh to the Haumanu Collective. Through the teachings of his Kuia and whanau he was first introduced to a koauau at 14 years old and developed his own unique playing style by spending time in the Ruahine ranges listening and mimicing native bird calls with his voice
Awhina Tamarapa
We’d like to welcome Awhina Tamarapa to the Haumanu Collective. Awhina is a Māori curator, researcher and writer. She is a Teaching Fellow and PhD student in the Museum and Heritage Studies programme at Victoria University of Wellington, Te Herenga Waka.
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