With the resurgence of taonga pūoro, one musical instrument remains conspicuously absent from Māori music —pahū (drum). In this documentary Te Pahū, composer Hirini Melbourne (ONZM) and ethnologist Te Warena Taua trace the history of pahū, from musical accompaniment to being the manawa (heart) of communication and communities. Musicians and carvers bring to life the lost beat of pahū by creating a version using modern techniques. Pioneering Māori filmmaker Merata Mita (Patu!) directed Te Pahū, while Rawiri Paratene (Whale Rider) co-wrote and produced it.
Crew
Merata Mita
Director, Writer
Rawiri Paratene
Writer, Producer
Richard Rautjoki
Editor
Oliver Tiraa
Online Editor
Caterina De Nave
Executive Producer
Grant Atkinson
Camera Operator
Fred Renata
Camera Operator
Dick Reade
Sound Mixer
Dave Hurley
Sound Recordist
Mike Huddlestone
Sound Recordist
Hirini Melbourne
Music Director
Robert Pouwhare
Translator
Hone Kaa
Presenter
Catherine Madigan
Production Manager
Makareta Umbers
Researcher
Kay Ellmers
Researcher
Andrew Shaw
Executive In Charge Of Production
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