In January 2026, taonga pūoro returned to the whenua of Mōtītī in a powerful wānanga focused on rongoā Māori and sound healing. Across three days, practitioners, whānau, and kaiako gathered to awaken the land with orooro, harvest kawakawa, shape uku, and share deep kōrero on mātauranga Māori. A gifted pūtātara now remains on the island — a lasting symbol of reconnection, ceremony, and sound.
“Ko Tapuika te whenua, ko Tapuika te tangata, ko Tapuika te iwi.”
With these words, artist and carver Jo’el Komene grounds us in the heart of Te Takapū o Tapuika – the belly of Tapuika, honouring the land, the people, and the whakapapa that shape identity and purpose.
Held at Kirikiriroa Marae, this international taonga pūoro symposium brought together Indigenous artists and knowledge holders from Aotearoa, Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, Alaska, China, and beyond. Across five days of workshops, kōrero, crafting, and performance, we explored the living breath of our instruments and the deep relationships they carry. This was more than a wānanga — it was a movement.
Dr Awhina Tamarapa leads a bold conversation on taonga, whakapapa, and Indigenous resurgence in museum spaces.
A beautiful night of reo, waiata, and connection as Horomona and Libby stood proudly for our kaupapa at the 18th Waiata Māori Music Awards.
He Taonga Pūoro ki te Ao Whānui – E Whakanui Ana i a Mahina Ina Kingi-Kaui i te World Stage Design 2025
Haumanu Collective is delighted to welcome Eli Maiava (Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe, Poutini Kāi Tahu) as our new General Manager. A passionate taonga pūoro practitioner and proven community leader, Eli brings deep whakapapa connections and a vision for cultural revitalisation. She joins us to help strengthen governance, champion advocacy, and nurture pathways for rangatahi—ensuring taonga pūoro continues to thrive for generations to come.
We are thrilled to celebrate a major achievement for Hineraukatauri me Te Ara Pūoro by Elizabeth Gray, which has recently been recognised at the 2025 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. This beautifully crafted book, written in te reo Māori, has captured the hearts of young readers and judges alike.
Margaret Aull has been a driving force behind the revitalisation of taonga pūoro, leading Haumanu Collective through five transformative years. From building the foundations of a national kaupapa to launching groundbreaking resources like Oro Rua and He Kete Pūoro, her leadership has blended cultural depth with creative innovation—laying a legacy that continues to inspire ngā toi Māori.
On Saturday 29 March 2025, the Haumanu Collective hosted our very first digital wānanga — Protecting Taonga Pūoro in the Digital Age.
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