Ahuuranui Tahiti, Tahitian Arts School in Aotearoa New Zealand

“‘Ia Ora na Ahuu
About last night Upa Upa class just wanted to say it was amazing. It was incredibly easy to follow and the sound was amazing! I’ve danced with live drumming before but I don’t know what was it or if playing is always like this but the echo the instruments make is unbelievable, it felt like there was people chanting along the pehes in the room with us it was full of Mana I was so amazed. I also realised I don’t know my pehes as well as I thought I knew them from dancing 😅 so I am super excited to join this term because I think it will improve my dance a lot more.
On the Uturere side great as always 💖 incredibly easy which was unexpected (even for a easy song) maybe it’s the format where we also help each other, maybe it was the mix of levels, I could feel it flowing pretty well. Felt a little bit like Amui on Tuesdays where we all somehow attune to each other 🥳 Māuruuru” Brene San Germán

🪕 ’UTURERE IS BACK! 🪕

Come learn the ukulele the Ahuuranui Tahiti way! 🌺

Whether you’ve never picked one up before or already know a few chords, everyone is welcome.

Learn Tahitian songs, improve your playing, sing together, and be immersed in Mā’ohi music and culture in a relaxed, supportive environment.

✨ Beginners welcome
🌺 Small class sizes
🪕 Learn, laugh, and play together

Only 8 spots left, so don’t wait too long!

📩 Register now at www.ahuuranui.com

🌺 Term 3 is filling fast! 🌺

A huge māuruuru to everyone who has already registered. We’re so excited to welcome both new and returning members this term!

Here’s our latest availability:

🥁 ʻUpaʻupa – 6 spots left
🪕 ʻUturere – 4 spots left
🌺 ʻAparima – Waitlist
🔥 ʻŌteʻa – 4 spots left
🌼 Avatau – Waitlist

If you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the time! Some programmes have already reached capacity, and others are filling quickly.

Whether you’re interested in dance, drumming or ukulele, we’d love to have you join the Ahuuranui whānau this term.

🌐 Register now: www.ahuuranui.com

Authentic Māʻohi arts. Live musicians. Supportive community. 🌺

🌺 Learn Traditional Māʻohi Music This Term! 🥁🪕

This Term 3, we’re excited to offer two authentic traditional music programmes at Ahuuranui Tahiti.

🥁 ʻUpaʻupa – Traditional Tahitian Drumming
Learn authentic Tahitian drumming with TEHAKAIKI , a talented young Māʻohi artist passionate about passing on his knowledge to the next generation.

🪕 ʻUturere – Tahitian Ukulele & Songs
Learn ukulele with while exploring traditional Tahitian songs, basic Reo Māʻohi pronunciation and musical accompaniment.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some experience, these programmes are a wonderful opportunity to connect with authentic Māʻohi music in a fun and supportive environment.

📅 Mondays
🥁 ʻUpaʻupa | 6:00–7:00 pm (9 spots left)
🪕 ʻUturere | 7:00–8:00 pm (7 spots left)

📍 Pearce Street Hall
3 Pearce Street, Onehunga

✨ Want to do both?
Enrol in both programmes for $300 and save $60 compared with enrolling separately.

By joining, you’re also supporting our young Māʻohi artist, TEHAKAIKI, and helping our Māʻohi Arts School continue preserving and sharing authentic Māʻohi arts and culture in Aotearoa.

🌐 Register now: www.ahuuranui.com

Come and experience the heartbeat and melodies of Māʻohi culture. 🌺

🥁 Meet TEHAKAIKI 🥁

(You can now register here: www.ahuuranui.com)

We feel incredibly blessed to have TEHAKAIKI as part of the Ahuuranui Tahiti whānau.

Tonight, after leading our ʻUpaʻupa (Traditional Tahitian Drumming) class, he treated everyone to a short demonstration of his talent and all we could do was stand there in amazement.

Watching him play with both hands independently, with such speed, precision and feeling, reminded us that we’re learning from someone who has dedicated countless hours to mastering his art.

But what impressed us even more than his talent was his willingness to share it. Throughout the evening, he taught with patience, humility and encouragement, making everyone feel welcome regardless of their experience.

At Ahuuranui Tahiti, one of our goals is to create opportunities for our young Māʻohi artists to teach, inspire and pass on their knowledge to the next generation. We’re proud that by joining our programmes, our community is helping support talented cultural practitioners like TEHAKAIKI while strengthening the future of Māʻohi arts here in Aotearoa.

This is only the beginning, and we can’t wait to see where this journey takes us.

Māuruuru roa, TEHAKAIKI. We’re honoured to have you as part of the Ahuuranui Tahiti whānau. 🌺🥁