E rere te reo o Hinepūtehue Hue, or gourd, is used to create Taonga Puoro both large and small. Cross-blown or swung like a Poi, these Taonga Puoro convey the peaceful song of Hinepūtehue and mimic the call of manu (birds) like Kākāpō, Kererū, Weka, and Tui. In this session, you'll learn about Hue Puruhau, Poi Awhiowhio, Poi Harakeke, Ponga Ihu, and Karanga Manu, and experience their natural ability to heal both mind and soul. E mihi kau ana ki a koe Jerome mō tō pūmanawa me ō pūkenga e whakaatu

Pukaea (The Trumpet)

Whiti ora, whiti aroha e! For the past twenty years, Pūoro Jērome has traversed the globe with his collection of Taonga Puoro (Māori musical instruments), sharing the exquisite sounds and songs of the natural world and the beautiful traditions of our Tūpuna (ancestors). Over the coming weeks, we invite you to join Jerome on an educational journey into the world of Taonga Puoro as we present a series of eight sessions, with new videos every Monday and Wednesday. From the Pūtōrino to the Kōauau, a