Hautapu Taonga Puoro Starter Kit

The Hautapu Taonga Puoro Starter Kit has been carefully assembled to provide an accessible introduction to the world of taonga puoro. Bringing together a selection of foundational instruments, this collection offers an opportunity to explore a range of traditional voices and sound-making practices through a single, cohesive set.

Designed for beginners, whanau, educators, tauira, and emerging practitioners, each instrument is handcrafted and prepared to be responsive, playable, and ready for use. Together, these taonga provide a broad spectrum of sounds, from rhythm and vibration through to breath, resonance, and calling.

Presented in its own hardshell carry case, the kit is designed to support learning, travel, storage, and ongoing practice.

Kit Includes

• Tumutumu
• Purerehua
• Koauau
• Nguru
• Putorino
• Karanga Manu
• Custom Hard Carry Case

Included Hautapu Guidebook

Each kit includes an introductory guidebook featuring:

• An introduction to each instrument
• Basic playing techniques
• Care and maintenance guidance
• Sound exploration exercises
• Practical advice for developing confidence and familiarity with taonga puoro

Whether you are beginning your own journey, supporting learners in a classroom setting, or building a foundation for future study and practice, this kit offers a meaningful starting point.

Commissions are made to order and require a 6 week lead time.

Listed price will be automatically reduced by 50% at checkout to allow payment of non-refundable deposit which confirms your commission and reserves your space on production list. Remaining 50% due on completion and before taonga is shipped. This will be invoiced separately.

Note: Product picture is of a passed commissioned taonga and used for illustration purposes only. Hautapu Whakairo will make contact with you to discuss the details of your specific commission following receipt of deposit.