To foster a vibrant, inclusive, and proud Tai Tokerau community through the revival and celebration of traditional Waiata.
To provide accessible and engaging opportunities for community members to learn, relearn, and share Tai Tokerau Waiata, strengthening cultural identity and unity.
Yes, we welcome all individuals who show genuine interest, with learning all appropriate levels of knowledge, age, and cultural sensitivity.
Yes, we welcome all individuals who show genuine interest, with learning all appropriate levels of knowledge, age, and cultural sensitivity.
Te Whare haka o Manaia is a kaupapa. A place to learn Tai Tokerau Waiata.
Taioro is a dynamic Music, Haka, and Theatre Production House and Education Institute dedicated to teaching and collaborating with expert practitioners in these disciplines. What was once a specialized practice is now accessible to a broader community. We compensate ourselves, our facilitators, and industry experts—such as Kai Tito and other Music, Haka, and Theatre professionals—for their expertise, experience, and time. Having trained and developed careers in these fields, our mission is to ensure these art forms are preserved, promoted, and passed on.