The Taumata Program was a 9-month program from Jan – September 2024, empowering 9 Māori songwriters by providing resources, mentorship, and platforms to help them excel.
It focused on nurturing artists' careers, fostering creativity, and facilitating opportunities for them to compose new waiata reo Māori.
This group of artists featured Jordyn With A Why, MĀ, Majic, Mārei, MOHI, Dillastrate, Nikau Grace, TAWAZ and Chase Woods.
During Mahuru Māori (September), the artists released their new waiata reo Māori/reo rua, culminating in a final wrap-up live performance in partnership with the Auckland Museum.