What is #Poi and why do Māori use it? 💡 Watch to find out! If you've been wanting to learn how to use traditional poi, we have two events coming in October: Short Poi Course (4 weeks) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/short-poi-class-4-weeks-tickets-413793777327 Long Poi Workshop https://www.eventbrite.com/e/long-poi-workshop-online-tickets-413768461607?aff=efbeventtix | Learn Māori Abroad

He’s carved instruments for the likes of Stan Walker and Josh Tatofi. But now, Hamiora Mangakahia of Ngāti Huarere gifted his latest creation to teen sensation William (Iam) Tongi, who made history as the first person of Pacific descent to win American Idol. Te Karere talks to Mangakahia on how he came up with the concept of the guitar and how he felt meeting the 18-year-old. #tekarere#tvnz#waiata#poronīhia#māori | Te Karere