A new step forward for taonga pūoro has been made with the launch of Te Tohu Taonga Pūoro (Level 4), now available through Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
For many within the kaupapa, this has been a long time coming.
Taonga pūoro has always been taught and shared through wānanga, through relationships, and through lived practice. That hasn’t changed. What this programme offers is a way for that knowledge to sit within a formal learning environment – while still grounded in te reo, tikanga, and mātauranga Māori.
Learning grounded in kaupapa Māori
This programme creates a clear pathway for those wanting to deepen their understanding and practice of taonga pūoro.
It supports:
- learners who are beginning their journey
- practitioners wanting to build on existing knowledge
- those looking to reconnect with whakapapa through sound
Importantly, it does this within a kaupapa Māori framework, held by an institution that has long supported accessible, community-based education.
Te Tohu Taonga Pūoro improves accessibility
Having Te Tohu Taonga Pūoro delivered through Te Wānanga o Aotearoa means more of our people can access this learning in a supported and structured way.
It removes some of the barriers that have existed in the past – where access depended on proximity, networks, or opportunity – and opens the door wider for whānau, hapū, and iwi.
For Haumanu Collective, this reflects the direction we have been working towards.
A future where taonga pūoro is:
- visible across different spaces
- supported through education pathways
- carried by the next generation with confidence
Kia mau, kia whakatipu, kia tuku iho ai ngā taonga pūoro Māori.
Enrolments open now for Te Tohu Taonga Pūoro
Enrolments are now open for Te Tohu Taonga Pūoro (Level 4).
For those who have been waiting for the right time to step into this space – this is one of those opportunities.