He Kohinga Waiata
He Puna Koorero
A collection of songs & koorero
He Whakataki
Our journey has been shaped by the strong bonds we share with kaupapa-driven groups who hold our stories close. Taniwharau Kapa Haka, Halau Hula O Na Keiki O Ka ʻaina, Te Wharekura o Rakaumanga, Ngaa Pou o Roto, and more recently Te Whare Haka o Te Pooporo, have each played a vital role in nurturing our identity. These kapa have gifted us waiata – taonga rich with history, aroha, and maatauranga – so we can pass them on to our mokopuna, ensuring our stories live on through voice, movement, and memory.
He Kohinga Waiata
Kei te puukeitanga mahara
He Puna Tangata
He Puna Kai
Waahi Paa Poukai
Ngaa Waiata o Taniwharau
Koorero Tuku Iho
Koorero Tuku Iho is a dedicated space that honours and preserves the voices of our tuupuna and the whakaaro that shape our identity. This section features published books and articles that speak directly to our ancestral narratives, offering insight into our history, values, and worldview. It also showcases the creative expressions of our whaanau through writings, poems, waiata, and reflections that capture the living spirit of our people. Koorero Tuku Iho serves as a taonga, ensuring that our stories are carried forward, celebrated, and passed on to future generations.
