This waiata refers to the pūtōrino (flute) of Raukatauri, the goddess of music. It is one of many waiata by Tūhoe composer Hirini Melbourne, pictured here (right) performing with Richard Nunns at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington. Melbourne and Nunns were key in the revival of taonga puoro (traditional instruments), including the pūtōrino.
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Image courtesy of Richard Nunns. Sound file from Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision – Radio New Zealand collection. Any re-use of this audio is a breach of copyright. Reference number A307414
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25 May 2020