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Oro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastJames Webster interviewing Tāmihana KāteneIn this episode of Oro Rua, James engages in a rich conversation with Ringa Toi Tāmihana Kātene, delving into Tāmihana's profound love for Te ao Māori and exploring the unique approach he brings to his taonga pūoro practice. With a heartfelt appreciation for te reo and its tīkanga, Tāmihana generously shares his personal journey, focusing on his quest to find traditional mediums for the transmission of tūpuna kōrero, including karakia and mōteatea.
Tāmihana illuminates how this exploration has significantly influenced his path, emphasizing the importance of ensuring th...
2023-11-2349 min
Oro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastLibby Gray interviewing James WebsterIn this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of James Webster, a celebrated Māori artist whose journey through various artistic realms as a ringa toi is nothing short of extraordinary. From the intricate art of whakairo rākau to the profound symbolism of tā moko, and from the enchanting world of puppetry to the grandeur of large-scale sculpture, James has left his mark on the Taonga Pūoro revitalization from its very inception.
Join Libby and James as they unravel the story of James's introduction to te ao Pūoro and explore the myriad influences that...
2023-11-1633 min
Oro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastJames Webster interviewing Salvador BrownIn this episode, Salvador Brown, a dedicated musician and skilled taonga pūoro practitioner, embarks on a journey of passion and connection, exploring how his love for taonga pūoro is intricately woven into his whakapapa in Te Moana Nui a Kiwa, specifically Haamoa. With a profound devotion to oro and the rich musical traditions that resonate throughout the Pacific, Salvador delves into the mesmerizing world of oro, vibrations, and musical traditions in the Pacific.
He sheds light on the remarkable closeness of these traditions and their interwoven history, discussing how the art of oro, the power of...
2023-11-0130 min
Oro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastLibby Gray interviewing Horomona HoroIn this episode, Libby engages in a captivating conversation with the well-known composer and taonga puoro practitioner, Horomona Horo, hailing from Ngāpuhi, Taranaki, and Ngāti Porou. Together, they embark on a journey into Horomona's deep love for te ao Māori and explore how his connection, not only with Taonga Pūoro but also with te reo and its tikanga, became a form of Rongoā (healing) throughout his life.
From the bustling streets of Auckland to the profound expression of his oro (sound) through his passion for te ao Māori, Horomona's path has been profoun...
2023-10-0859 min
Oro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastAwhina Tamarapa interviewing Shane JamesIn this compelling episode of our Taonga Pūoro podcast, we have the privilege of sitting down with Shane James, a multifaceted individual with roots in Muaūpoko, Ngaitahu, Ngāti Apa, Rangitāne, Te Arawa, and Ngāti Kuia. Shane generously shares his extensive experience in caring for taonga Māori over an extended period.
Shane's unwavering passion for mahi toi (artistic work) and the preservation of taonga crafted by our tūpuna (ancestors) has driven him to immerse himself in the study of exquisite examples of artistic excellence. These treasures are lovingly held and safeguarded by the...
2023-09-1537 min
Oro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastJames Webster interviewing Libby GrayIn this captivating episode of our Taonga Pūoro podcast, join us as we journey with Libby Gray, a practitioner hailing from Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Rehia, Uepōhatu, and Tamaūpoko. Libby takes us on an exploration of her Taonga Pūoro practice while fondly reminiscing about the teachings of her late Kaiako, Rangiiria Hadley. With a dedicated focus on spreading the transformative concept of Taonga Pūoro hei Rongoā, Libby passionately shares her extensive skills with our community, particularly guiding wahine through the profound journey of hapūtanga (pregnancy), offering a holistic approach to wellbeing during thi...
2023-09-0346 min
Oro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastHoromona interviewing Te Ahukaramū Charles RoyalIn this captivating episode of Oro Rua, Horomona engages in a rich conversation with esteemed researcher, composer, and mātanga reo, Dr. Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal, hailing from Ngāti Whanaunga, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Tamaterā, and Ngā Puhi. Delving into the depths of te ao pūoro, Te Ahukaramū shares his journey as a classically trained musician who has embraced the indigenous musical practices of the Māori culture, including the mesmerizing realms of te reo, mōteatea, haka, and tākaro. Join us as we uncover how this profound passion has led him to a profound affection fo...
2023-08-1850 min
Oro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastLibby Gray interviewing Komako SilverLibby Gray explores the spiritual practices of Komako Silver, Ngāti Pakahi, Ngā Puhi and her unique approach to her Taonga Pūoro practice. Influenced by a spirituality based up bringing Komako talks to her introduction to taonga pūoro through the growing of hue and connection to Atua Māori and how the spiritual belief systems of other cultures has played a huge part in her practice. E te hunga whakarongo, me are taringa mai.
2023-07-2646 min
Oro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastJames Webster & Libby Gray interviewing Hinewirangi Kohu-MorganIn this episode, James Webster and Libby Gray engage in a wānanga with the late tohunga pūoro, Hinewirangi Kohu-Morgan of Ngāti Kahungungu and Tauranga Moana. We delve into her vast experience in te ao pūoro, starting with the māramatanga (understanding) taught to her by her pāpā and the elders who guided her journey into te ao pūoro. We explore the teachings passed down by her pāpā, reflecting on his kōrero of the four doors of the oro tangata (human voice) and their significance as pūoro in her practice. Hinewirangi is passionat...
2023-07-1447 min
Oro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastS1: Ep14 - Libby Gray & Reti Hedley discuss Taonga PūoroReti Hedley, nō Ngāti Tūwharetoa, is an established musician, composer and audio producer. Mentored by his late mother Rangiiria Hedley, a renowned taonga pūoro artist and lecturer, Reti inherited her knowledge of taonga pūoro. Reti has progressed this precious knowledge further with a degree at WINTEC, which he now incorporates into his life and his band ‘IA’, helping to open up a space for Maori musicians to make both Taonga Puoro and Te Reo Māori more accessible to the public.
2023-03-0846 min
Oro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastS1: Ep13 - Tāmihana Kātene & Sam Palmer discuss taonga puoroTāmihana speaks with carver and community pūoro facilitator Sam Palmer. Brought up in a Pākehā upbringing, the ‘Wood Ninja’ Sam, speaks about what first drew him to Taonga Puoro. He elaborates on his in-depth practical instrument making wānanga that he runs, the formal tikanga of how he approaches whakairo within a modern context, and also the incorporation of other practitioner’s influences within his teachings and sharing of mātauranga māori.
2023-02-2049 min
Fert Focus by Tow and FertThe Massey University - Whenua Haumanu - Regenerative/Conventional Farming Trial w/- Professor Dan Donaghy and Research Technician Ben Carter7 years is a long time to run a farming trial...but with so many variables and things one can change on a farming system Professor Dan Donaghy wanted to make sure he and his research team covered everything they possibly could. Whenua Haumanu is a 7-year research project into both conventional and regenerative farming practices to determine methods of farming and how they can both be improved from an output and environmental point of view.
Dan says the research program intends to be the most comprehensive study undertaken of pastoral systems and covers dairy, cattle, and sheep.
2023-02-091h 08Oro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastS1: Ep12 - James Webster and Jerome Kavanagh Poutama discuss Taonga PuoroJames interviews Grammy award winning soloist and Māori taonga puoro specialist Jerome Kavanagh Poutama nō Ngāti Maniapoto - Matakore, Mōkai Pātea, Ngāti Rangi - Ata Whanganui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Kahungunu, Caomhánach (Irish). Jerome shares his early beginnings in Taonga Puoro, how his practice evolved from working in kura and kohanga reo, and how the settling practice of Oro Atua was developed. Fascinated with sound that activates human power, Jerome furthered this with technology and has travelled the world performing with Taonga Puoro in a modern context, and has a composers residency...
2023-01-3049 minOro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastS1: Ep11 - Libby Gray & Thomas Strickland discuss Taonga Puoro and hauoraIn this episode, Libby and Thomas discuss the use of Taonga Puoro in the hauora space, as a tool for aiding mental health and addiction recovery. They also discuss some exciting plans for future projects, such as a Taonga Puoro orchestra.
2023-01-0844 minOro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastS1: Ep10 - Horomona Horo & Wiremu Sarich discuss Taonga Puoro and lifeWiremu Sarich, of Ngā Puhi and Te Rarawa descent, is a leading Māori educator in the Far North, working with young and old alike to create inclusive spaces for exploring Ngā Taonga Takaro and Taonga Puoro. He chats with Horomono Horo about his playful work - a result of his carefree childhood growing up in South Auckland and connection to Te Ao Måori through his whanau.
2022-12-1356 minOro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastS1: Ep9 - Tāmihana Kātene & Te Kahureremoa Taumata discuss taonga pūoroTāmihana is joined by multi-disciplinary artist, storyteller and tāonga pūoro practitioner, Te Kahureremoa Taumata, nō Ngāti Kahungunu me Ngāti Tuwharetoa. With a love for sound and strong a connection to te taiao, Te Kahureremoa chats about cultural influences, her passion for sharing mātauranga through kōrero pūrākau, and her own creative musical endeavours with Taonga Puoro.
2022-11-2950 min
Oro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastS1: Ep8 - Libby Gray & Jo’el Komene discuss Taonga PuoroFor Jo’el Kōmene, his taonga puoro are a connection to the soul. A musician and carver with whakapapa to Nga Puhi, Tainui and Tapuika, he tells of his toi Māori journey; beginning with learning whakairo which fuelled a passion for Taonga Puoro, then furthering his practice with a masters in the kōauau. Now working in education and sharing his mātauranga, Jo’el is a key player in the revitalisation of te ao toi Māori.
2022-10-3147 min
Oro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastS1: Ep7 - James Webster & Brian Flintoff discuss taonga puoroAs a renowned craftsman and an enthusiast, Brian Flintoff shares his memories and thoughts around the use, and proliferation of taonga puoro. He also briefly shares the story of coming up with the name "Haumanu".
2022-10-1254 minOro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastS1: Ep6 - Horomona Horo & Kelly Kahukiwa talk taonga puoroHoromona Horo speaks with practitioner and cultural consultant Kelly Kahukiwa nō Te Arawa Iwi about entering the world of music through jazz musician Stu Buchanan. Starting with the saxophone and then focusing on Taonga Puoro, Kelly shares insights into his mahi of building bridges of cultural understanding through his practise of Mā Oriori. He gives back to the Ngāhere with the Oro and the Whē of puoro and helps to obtain positive outcomes for Ngāi Māori.
2022-09-2951 minOro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastS1: Ep5 - Awhina Tamarapa & Ruby Solly discuss Tanga PuoroRuby Solly shares her thoughts and feelings about Taonga Puoro with Awhina Tamarapa. The pair cover some of the more memorable experiences in Taonga Puoro, influential people they've worked with and interesting ways that traditional Māori music can be fused with Western traditional instruments.
Ruby Solly (Kai Tahu) is a musician, taonga puoro practitioner, music therapist and writer living in Wellington. She has played with artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Whirimako Black, Trinity Roots, and The New Zealand String Quartet as both a cellist, and a player of traditional Māori instruments (ngā taonga puoro).
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2022-09-1038 minOro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastS1: Ep4 - Tāmihana Kātene & Isaac Te Awa on Taonga PūoroTāmihana has a kōrero with Isaac Te Awa - a curator of Mātauranga Māori at Te Papa Museum, who is early in his Taonga Pūoro journey. They kōrero about Isaac’s introduction to the practise, initiatives he is involved in for invigorating the taonga pūoro community in Wellington and how preserving the precious taonga at the museum influences his personal growth and approach to mahi toi.
2022-08-1943 minOro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastS1: Ep3 - James Webster & Awhina TamarapaJames chats with writer Awhina Tamarapa about her mahi as a professional museum curator, and the intracacies of looking after precious Taonga Puoro collections.
2022-08-0539 min
Oro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastS1: Ep2 - Horomona Horo & Warren WarbrickA kōrero with artist Warren Warbrick (Rangitāne, Te Arawa) about his start with Taonga Pūoro through working in museums and his progression into the practice through meeting Hirini Melbourne. He shares his passion for making instruments, and gives advice on the importance of rangahau into instruments specific to Iwi.
2022-07-1542 minOro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastS1: Ep1 - Libby Gray & Aroha Yates SmithIn this episode we have the pleasure of listening to the wonderful Dr Aroha Yates-Smith as she reminisces about her experience with Taonga Pūoro artists, in amongst stories of special memories, life accomplishments and spirituality.
2022-06-2843 minOro Rua Haumanu Collective PodcastOro Rua Haumanu Collective - IntroductionTēnā koutou kātoa e te iwi,
Welcome to the Oro Rua Haumanu Collective podcast where we kōrero and wānanga about taonga puoro with some of the foremost practitioners in the crafting and performance of traditional Māori musical instruments. Check in for our regular episodes - Nau mai haere mai!'
For more about taonga pūoro visit www.haumanucollective.com
Special thanks to our sponsors CreativeNZ and the Ministry of Culture & Heritage for all of their support.
2022-06-0801 min
ORO ATUA KI TE AO | Taonga PuoroTumutumu/Toka/Tokere/Pahu PounamuPuoro Jerome shares the sounds and stories of his Tumutumu,Toka,Tokere and Pahu Pounamu.An interactive podcast on the healing uses and practices of Taonga Puoro in modern times. Join Grammy award winning Māori musician and Taonga Puoro Practioner/Composer Jerome Kavanagh Poutama sharing his kо̄rero, thoughts and experiences from over the past 20 years. A member of Haumanu Collective and 2022 Composer-in-Residence, Te Koki NZSM, Victoria University.Mihi nunui and massive thanks to Creative New Zealand for your tautoko and support for this kaupapa.www.puorojerome.co.nz
2022-03-2024 minORO ATUA KI TE AO | Taonga PuoroNguru TohoraPuoro Jerome shares his Nguru Tohora.An interactive podcast on the healing uses and practices of Taonga Puoro in modern times. Join Grammy award winning Māori musician and Taonga Puoro Practioner/Composer Jerome Kavanagh Poutama sharing his kо̄rero, thoughts and experiences from over the past 20 years. A member of Haumanu Collective and 2022 Composer-in-Residence, Te Koki NZSM, Victoria University.Mihi nunui and massive thanks to Creative New Zealand for your tautoko and support for this kaupapa.www.puorojerome.co.nz
2022-03-2020 minORO ATUA KI TE AO | Taonga PuoroHue aa HineputehuePuoro Jerome shares his Hue Puruhau and Ponga Ihu.An interactive podcast on the healing uses and practices of Taonga Puoro in modern times. Join Grammy award winning Māori musician and Taonga Puoro Practioner/Composer Jerome Kavanagh Poutama sharing his kо̄rero, thoughts and experiences from over the past 20 years. A member of Haumanu Collective and 2022 Composer-in-Residence, Te Koki NZSM, Victoria University.Mihi nunui and massive thanks to Creative New Zealand for your tautoko and support for this kaupapa.www.puorojerome.co.nz
2022-03-2025 minORO ATUA KI TE AO | Taonga PuoroPumotomotoPuoro Jerome shares the sounds and stories of his Pumotomoto.An interactive podcast on the healing uses and practices of Taonga Puoro in modern times. Join Grammy award winning Māori musician and Taonga Puoro Practioner/Composer Jerome Kavanagh Poutama sharing his kо̄rero, thoughts and experiences from over the past 20 years. A member of Haumanu Collective and 2022 Composer-in-Residence, Te Koki NZSM, Victoria University.Mihi nunui and massive thanks to Creative New Zealand for your tautoko and support for this kaupapa.www.puorojerome.co.nz
2022-03-2014 minORO ATUA KI TE AO | Taonga PuoroPutaataraPuoro Jerome shares the sounds and stories of his Putaatara.An interactive podcast on the healing uses and practices of Taonga Puoro in modern times. Join Grammy award winning Māori musician and Taonga Puoro Practioner/Composer Jerome Kavanagh Poutama sharing his kо̄rero, thoughts and experiences from over the past 20 years. A member of Haumanu Collective and 2022 Composer-in-Residence, Te Koki NZSM, Victoria University.Mihi nunui and massive thanks to Creative New Zealand for your tautoko and support for this kaupapa.www.puorojerome.co.nz
2022-03-1935 minORO ATUA KI TE AO | Taonga PuoroRoria and KuPuoro Jerome shares the sounds and stories of his Roria and Ku.An interactive podcast on the healing uses and practices of Taonga Puoro in modern times. Join Grammy award winning Māori musician and Taonga Puoro Practioner/Composer Jerome Kavanagh Poutama sharing his kо̄rero, thoughts and experiences from over the past 20 years. A member of Haumanu Collective and 2022 Composer-in-Residence, Te Koki NZSM, Victoria University.Mihi nunui and massive thanks to Creative New Zealand for your tautoko and support for this kaupapa.www.puorojerome.co.nz
2022-03-1920 minORO ATUA KI TE AO | Taonga PuoroPorutuPuoro Jerome shares the sounds and stories of his Porutu Pounamu and Porutu Matai. An interactive podcast on the healing uses and practices of Taonga Puoro in modern times. Join Grammy award winning Māori musician and Taonga Puoro Practioner/Composer Jerome Kavanagh Poutama sharing his kо̄rero, thoughts and experiences from over the past 20 years. A member of Haumanu Collective and 2022 Composer-in-Residence, Te Koki NZSM, Victoria University.Mihi nunui and massive thanks to Creative New Zealand for your tautoko and support for this kaupapa.www.puorojerome.co.nz
2022-03-1918 minORO ATUA KI TE AO | Taonga PuoroKoauauPuoro Jerome shares kо̄rero, pūrākau and experiences with Koauau.An interactive podcast on the healing uses and practices of Taonga Puoro in modern times. Join Grammy award winning Māori musician and Taonga Puoro Practioner/Composer Jerome Kavanagh Poutama sharing his kо̄rero, thoughts and experiences from over the past 20 years. A member of Haumanu Collective and 2022 Composer-in-Residence, Te Koki NZSM, Victoria University.Mihi nunui and massive thanks to Creative New Zealand for your tautoko and support for this kaupapa.www.puorojerome.co.nz
2022-03-1926 minORO ATUA KI TE AO | Taonga PuoroKukau/PorotitiPuoro Jerome shares kо̄rero and experiences with Kukau/Porotiti.An interactive podcast on the healing uses and practices of Taonga Puoro in modern times. Join Grammy award winning Māori musician and Taonga Puoro Practioner/Composer Jerome Kavanagh Poutama sharing his kо̄rero, thoughts and experiences from over the past 20 years. A member of Haumanu Collective and 2022 Composer-in-Residence, Te Koki NZSM, Victoria University.Mihi nunui and massive thanks to Creative New Zealand for your tautoko and support for this kaupapa.www.puorojerome.co.nz
2022-03-1923 minORO ATUA KI TE AO | Taonga PuoroHineraukatauriPuoro Jerome shares his version of Hineraukatauri and the sounds of the Pūtōrino.An interactive podcast on the healing uses and practices of Taonga Puoro in modern times. Join Grammy award winning Māori musician and Taonga Puoro Practioner/Composer Jerome Kavanagh Poutama sharing his kо̄rero, thoughts and experiences from over the past 20 years. A member of Haumanu Collective and 2022 Composer-in-Residence, Te Koki NZSM, Victoria University.Mihi nunui and massive thanks to Creative New Zealand for your tautoko and support for this kaupapa.www.puorojerome.co.nz
2022-03-1942 minORO ATUA KI TE AO | Taonga PuoroRongokaupoPuoro Jerome shares his journey of Taonga Puoro from a place of darkness and into the world of light.An interactive podcast on the healing uses and practices of Taonga Puoro in modern times. Join Grammy award winning Māori musician and Taonga Puoro Practioner/Composer Jerome Kavanagh Poutama sharing his kо̄rero, thoughts and experiences from over the past 20 years. A member of Haumanu Collective and 2022 Composer-in-Residence, Te Koki NZSM, Victoria University.Mihi nunui and massive thanks to Creative New Zealand for your tautoko and support for this kaupapa.www.puo...
2022-03-1920 min
Found Family Podcast036: Healing Sexual Trauma Through Healing The Chakras with GenaGena was born in New Zealand where her roots run deep but now lives in Australia where she is able to blossom and grow. She is a wife, momma of 3, and business owner. She specializes in Energy healing and Guidance readings but her true calling is to help others tap into their inner power for their own healing experience. She had been that person that struggled in the past due to traumatic events out of her control. She looked high and low for help and answers but it wasn't until she started to go deeper into herself, listen to...
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