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Kōtuitui

Event: Kōtuitui

February 20, 2024

Haumanu Collective Pamyua 038 William Barton
A special performance to celebrate Indigenous musical artists In recognition of the UN Decade of Indigenous Languages and

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Hue Puruhau

These are large hue with the seeds removed. The neck is cut off and the sound comes from blowing over the top to create a vibrant bass sound.

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Reviving taonga pūoro

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.

Dr Hirini Melbourne with his pūkāea Tamanui. Photo: University of Waikato

Haumanu Collective

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:

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HAUMANU COLLECTIVE  KAUPAPA

Ko te piko te māhuri, Koia te tipu o te rākau. He rito tangata, he mauri reo, he mauri oro, he mauri ora!
To nurture, to grow

To support the retention and revitalisation of critically endangered mātauranga Taonga Pūoro , working in partnership with tohunga, pūkenga, experienced and emerging practitioners. The programme covers all aspects of mātauranga Taonga Pūoro, including tikanga and reo related to Taonga Pūoro making, performance, composition and in healing.
Activation : He Maiangitanga ake
He maiangitanga ake is in reference to the first surge of the waka haurua a the wind hits their sails. Our pūrakau speak of an occasion during the great migrations from the Pacific where the wind ceased to blow and left the waka flotilla still in the water. After reciting the karakia to Tawhiri (te Kawa o Tawhiri) the wind picked up and the sudden surge forward was known as Te Maiangitanga ake.
Foundation : He Pakiaka whakarētō
This rerenga kōrero is in reference to whakapapa. To the times of te wehenga o Ranginui rāua ko Papatūānuku. When Tane braced himself against his mother he sank his roots deep to provide the foundation to separate his parents and bring light to the world.
Preservation : He Hiringa Mahara
This rerenga kōrero refers to both the power of the mind and its perseverance and determination. Ko tahi tonu te hiringa i kake ai a Tane ki tikitiki o Rangi Ko te Hiringa i te mahara. It was the determination of Tane's mind that enabled him to ascend to the highest of heavens, there he retrieved the baskets of knowledge.
Indigenise : Kia Māori
There is no translation for indigionise in the Māori language. This term is a colonial point of view where because of the upheaval of colonisation we need to return to being indigenous. From the perspective of te ao māori all we can be is Māori. Pai tū, Pai hinga, kia Māori!
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Hue should be flourishing at this time, we`ve seen them far and wide and we`d love to see how yours are growing. Share your hue patch pics with the hashtag #haumanuhue let us know what town/region you`re in so we can see the beauty of Hine Pū Te Hue across the motu. #taongapuoro #haumanucollective

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Hue should be flourishing at this time, we've seen them far and wide and we'd love to see how yours are growing. Share your hue patch pics with the hashtag #haumanuhue let us know what town/region you're in so we can see the beauty of Hine Pū Te Hue across the motu. #taongapuoro #haumanucollective

Hue should be flourishing at this time, we`ve seen them far and wide and we`d love to see how yours are growing. Share your hue patch pics with the hashtag #haumanuhue let us know what town/region you`re in so we can see the beauty of Hine Pū Te Hue across the motu. #taongapuoro #haumanucollective ...

If you’re at Te Matarini this week Horomona Horo will be performing daily with Regan Balzer in the Tuku Iho exhibition.

If you come in via gate A then take the first left, it’s unmissable 👍🏽

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If you’re at Te Matarini this week Horomona Horo will be performing daily with Regan Balzer in the Tuku Iho exhibition. If you come in via gate A then take the first left, it’s unmissable 👍🏽

If you’re at Te Matarini this week Horomona Horo will be performing daily with Regan Balzer in the Tuku Iho exhibition.

If you come in via gate A then take the first left, it’s unmissable 👍🏽 ...

Jerome Kavanagh Poutama is an established Composer of Taonga Puoro music for film, television series and commercial campaigns both in Aotearoa and internationally. Find out more at https://www.puorojerome.co.nz #taongapuoro #maorimusic #haumanucollective #maoriart #toimaori

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Jerome Kavanagh Poutama is an established Composer of Taonga Puoro music for film, television series and commercial campaigns both in Aotearoa and internationally. Find out more at https://www.puorojerome.co.nz #taongapuoro #maorimusic #haumanucollective #maoriart #toimaori

Jerome Kavanagh Poutama is an established Composer of Taonga Puoro music for film, television series and commercial campaigns both in Aotearoa and internationally. Find out more at https://www.puorojerome.co.nz #taongapuoro #maorimusic #haumanucollective #maoriart #toimaori ...

Kia Ora e te whānau!
Wishing you peace for the weekend.

The second in my #sonicart series exploring the kōrero of Aotearoa… a Song for the Long White Cloud. Out now exclusively on SoundCloud.

https://on.soundcloud.com/rDuXPQetzJ44xXPLA

#sonicartist #experimentalmusic #visualart #musician #musiciansofinstagram #taongapūoro #taongapuoro

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Kia Ora e te whānau! Wishing you peace for the weekend. The second in my #sonicart series exploring the kōrero of Aotearoa… a Song for the Long White Cloud. Out now exclusively on SoundCloud. https://on.soundcloud.com/rDuXPQetzJ44xXPLA #sonicartist #experimentalmusic #visualart #musician #musiciansofinstagram #taongapūoro #taongapuoro

Kia Ora e te whānau!
Wishing you peace for the weekend.

The second in my #sonicart series exploring the kōrero of Aotearoa… a Song for the Long White Cloud. Out now exclusively on SoundCloud.

https://on.soundcloud.com/rDuXPQetzJ44xXPLA

#sonicartist #experimentalmusic #visualart #musician #musiciansofinstagram #taongapūoro #taongapuoro ...

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Porotiti pounamu made from serpentine I’ve had for ages.
#taongapuoro

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Porotiti pounamu made from serpentine I’ve had for ages. #taongapuoro

Porotiti pounamu made from serpentine I’ve had for ages.
#taongapuoro ...

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