Podcast

Sounds of the Moana

Episode 1: Sounds of the Navigators

What is the indigenous sound of Moana-Nui-ā-Kiwa (Oceania)? What has been lost and gained over the course of history, and how can the musical identity of the...

News

SOUNZ and Mahi Moana Partnership

SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music is delighted to announce our partnership with Mahi Moana Inc. to undertake work on the SOUNZ Instrument Revitalisation Pro...

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Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava appointed as Moana Pacific Musics Specialist | Kaiārahi, Ngā Puoro o Te Moananui-a-Kiwa

SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music | Toi te Arapūoru is delighted to announce the appointment of Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava as the Moana Pacific Musics Special...

Podcast

Sounds of the Moana

Episode 2: The Origin of Sounds

What is the indigenous sound of Moana-Nui-ā-Kiwa (Oceania)? What has been lost and gained over the course of history, and how can the musical identity of the...

News

Sounds of the Moana Composer Fono

Recap

Last week, SOUNZ proudly hosted the Sounds of the Moana Composer Fono, a celebration of the diverse and captivating world of Moana Pacific Composition.Led by...

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Introduction to Taonga Puoro

Educational series

Introduction to Taonga PuoroIn this video, Jerome shares his personal journey with Taonga Puoro* Filmed during the COVID-19 rāhui in April 2020.Pūtōrino ā Ra...

News

Two SOUNZ podcast series shortlisted in prestigious 2022 NYF Radio Awards!

SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music is thrilled to announce that two SOUNZ podcast series, The Magpie House and Sounds of the Moana, have been shortlisted in ...

Article

Joshua Pearson

SOUNZ Contemporary Award Finalist 2023

Joshua Pearson is a finalist for the 2023 SOUNZ Contemporary Award | Te Tohu Auaha for his work, No ro hunu ake. We caught up with Joshua to find out more ab...

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Meet the Team

Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava

Tau’ili’ili brings a wide variety of skills and experience to this position. He is the recipient of three international music awards and has hosted TV shows ...

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Chief Executive of SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music | Toi te Arapūoru stands down

SOUNZ Board of Trustees announces the resignation of its Chief Executive | Tumu Whakarae, Diana MarshSOUNZ champions and promotes the music of Aotearoa New Z...