WelCom November 2024
Henare Walmsley, a parishioner of Te Ngakau Tapu Church in Porirua, is an exponent of Taonga Pūoro and wants to share his knowledge of Māori musical instruments with you.
Henare is offering a unique opportunity to listen to the traditional instruments of Te Ao Māori and start your collection of Taonga Pūoro.
At a two-day wānanga you will get to make three simple instruments, learn the art of sound, and compose a waiata.
Sessions are available Saturday and Sunday 9.30am to 3pm on these dates:
9 and 10 November 2024; or
23 and 24 November 2024; or
30 November and 1 December 2024.
The venue is at Tū Hono Hall and Te Ngakau Tapu Church just off the Viard College Campus, 20 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua.
You can apply for one weekend session only – they are all the same. Classes are limited to 12 people so please book early.
‘This is a free course with materials provided so our rangatahi and whānau can participate with no barriers,’ says Henare.
Contact Henare directly on 027 4848 179 or email walmsley1@actrix.co.nz to book a session or if you have questions.