Workshop: Taonga Puoro

Join Kāhui Manu for a hands-on workshop and learn to play taonga puoro.

When | Āhea

Sun 13 Apr 2025, 10.00am–12.00pm

Where | Ki hea

Rongomaraeroa, the marae, Level 4

Cost | Te utu

Dave Trinder has been teaching taonga puoro for nearly 9 years. He began with workshops at museums and marae and was later invited to attend schools.

Kāhui Manu was established in 2024 by students Dave has taught over the past few years. The group members are aged between 8 and 13 years, including both tama and kotiro.

They have performed at pōwhiri and blessings or openings of buildings in the Taranaki region. Kāhui Manu's objective is to preserve taonga puoro among younger generations, helping them connect with their whakapapa and tīpuna.

Tamariki must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times.

A pair of hands holding a piece of carved wood on a string between both hands. In the background is a table of wooden Māori instruments on a red cloth.

Raumati Whanau Day 2025, Photo by Jo Moore. Te Papa (257024)