City of Volcanoes
From the Southern Light Motion Pictures Sports Collection back in the 1990’s. In-Line skating in the “City of Volcanoes” the action in-line skating video filmed in Auckland NZ.
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Nā Hina – Maramataka
Nā Hina is not just a calendar, but a symbol of our cultural heritage and connection to the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar. Created with artwork from tauira (students) at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and mātauranga (knowledge) from maramataka experts, including New Zealander of the Year Rangi Matamua and myself
He Kete Pūoro Vol 1 from Haumanu
He Kete Pūoro Volume 1 album is a groundbreaking album featured Taonga Pūoro as the star. This project was put together by Haumanu Collective and I have enjoyed supporting the process for launch.
Matariki Concert with Haumanu Collective at Te Papa
In honour of ngā whetū o Matariki, Haumanu Collective hosted an immersive evening of taonga pūoro (Māori musical instruments) at the Te Papa Matariki Whakangahau event in Te Whanganui-a-Tara on Friday, July 14.
Embracing Te Ihu o Hine Takurua: Celebrating the Winter Solstice
As we bid farewell to the shortest day and the longest night of the year, we celebrate the reawakening of Tama-nui-te-rā (the sun) and the transition towards summer.
Taonga Pūoro at Wānanga Pūrekireki
Last week Haumanu hosted the first national wānanga since the official reforming of the ‘collective’ at Pūrekireki marae in Pīrongia. By all accounts the wānanga was a success and stands as a new milestone for Haumanu in pursuit of providing a solid foundation for the revitalising of taonga pūoro and the normalisation of these of taonga pūoro in today’s context.
Rangi Matamua named New Zealander of the Year
The chief adviser to the Government on the Māori New Year, Professor Rangi Mātāmua (Ngāi Tūhoe), has been named this year’s New Zealander of the Year Awards.
Hand pollinating Hue
Hue, also known as Bottle Gourds, are a popular vegetable in many cultures, including New Zealand. It is a vine that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and produces large, round or bottle-shaped fruits that can be used for a variety of purposes. However, for the fruit to develop properly, the flowers need to be pollinated. Here I discuss how to hand pollinate hue (bottle gourd) flowers using a fine paintbrush.
Autumn Equinox in Māori Culture
The Autumn Equinox is a significant time in Māori culture, marking the transition from the warmer months to the cooler months and signaling a time of change and transition in the natural world. Here are some stories and traditions associated with the Autumn Equinox in Māori culture and suggest ways to observe and celebrate this special time.