Wānanga Taonga PūoroTe Rewarewa Marae, Ruatoki
Friday 1st – Saturday 2nd May 2026
An immersive wānanga exploring the sounds, stories, and revitalisation of taonga pūoro, grounded in Tūhoetanga and connection to place.
Wai-Oro-Ariki Taonga Pūoro ki Mōtītī
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.
Dr Awhina Tamarapa at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Dr Awhina Tamarapa leads a bold conversation on taonga, whakapapa, and Indigenous resurgence in museum spaces.
Te Tohu Whakamānawa – Welcoming Our New General Manager: Eli Maiava
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.
Wānanga Wrap-Up: Protecting Taonga Pūoro in the Digital Age
On Saturday 29 March 2025, the Haumanu Collective hosted our very first digital wānanga — Protecting Taonga Pūoro in the Digital Age.
Online Wānanga: Protecting Taonga Pūoro in the Digital Age
Save the date Saturday, 29th March! Join us for an immersive digital wānanga on the protection and future of taonga pūoro in the modern world.
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.
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.
Hineraukatauri Book Launch
Haumanu Collective and HUIA publishers presents its first collaborative children’s publication Hineraukatauri. Written by Elizabeth Gray.