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.
On Saturday 29 March 2025, the Haumanu Collective hosted our very first digital wānanga — Protecting Taonga Pūoro in the Digital Age.
Following the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, the whenua and people of Kahungunu have carried heavy mamae. In response, the Haumanu Collective, in partnership with local practitioners and community leaders, hosted Haumanu ki Kahungunu—a three-day wānanga exploring taonga pūoro as a powerful tool for healing, reconnection, and cultural revitalisation.
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.
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.
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.
Recently, the Haumanu Collective had the honor of hosting a truly special event: a wānanga dedicated to māreikura and the art and practice of taonga pūoro. This unique gathering brought together wāhine from across the Pūoro community to explore and express their voices through these instruments of ceremony and ritual.
A taonga pūoro wānanga for māreikura: focusing on atua wāhine in taonga pūoro.
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