The Conch
The Conch
In this episode of ‘Instruments of the Moana’ we travel across the vast Moana — from the serene shores of Rarotonga to the vibrant islands of Vanuatu — in exploration of the conch. Join host Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava for an introductory dive into the conch’s various forms of communicative purpose — from fishing to chiefly investitures — throughout the Moana Pacific region, from a pan-pacific lens.
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Host: Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava
Knowledge holders: Ma’ara Maeva, Tu’ifonualava Kaivelata, Loli Tuisavalalo, Edgar Hinge, Simione Sevudredre
Written by: Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava
Directed by: Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava & Guy Pigden
Filmed & Edited by: Campfire Studios NZ
Director of Photography: Isaac Newcombe
Production Lead: Will Flemming
Editor: Sam Wheeler
Graphics: Ben Ashby
Soundscape: Tomas Iglesias
Sound design & mix: Envy Studios
Colourist: Dave Mclaren
Research Assistant: Huni Mancini
Cultural Advisors: Tu’ifonualava Kaivelata, Ma’ara Maeva, Dionne Fonoti
Locations:
Tongatapu, Kingdom of Tonga
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Auckland, NZ
Special thanks to:
Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound
Vanuatu Culture Center
Gallery Tavioni & Vananga
Alexander Turnbull Library
Auckland War Memorial Museum I Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision
Ministry of Culture & Heritage
Mahi Moana Inc.
Tagata Moana Cultural Lead: Mahi Moana Incorporated
Produced by: SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music I Toi te Arapūoru
This film is supported by funding from Manatū Taonga | The Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
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