Rena Owen is best known for her pivotal role as Beth Heke in Lee Tamahoris iconic film Once Were Warriors where her compelling performance earned her countless awards and nominations, locally and i

A POWERHOUSE WAHINE - Rachel Taulelei is a globally recognised business leader, business owner, and sports franchise holder. With a background in law and finance, the beginning of her career started

A GIFTED WARRIOR - - Wetini Mitai-Ngatai is a highly respected figure in the world of kapa haka, renowned for his exceptional skills as both an orator and performer. For many years, he has served a

A GIFTED CARVER - - Master carver James Rickard has been part of the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute since he enrolled in the first carving school intake in 1967. Rickard has not only de

A MORI MAYORS VISION! - - Moko Tepania made history as the youngest elected Far North District Council member in 2019 and again in 2022 as the district's youngest and first Mori mayor. The far nor

INDIGENOUS HEALTH CHAMPION! - - Professor Papaarangi Reid has been at the forefront of equitable outcomes for Mori for over 30 years and is known for her years of dedication to addressing equity a

Filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley (Ngti Ranginui, Ngi te Rangi) has had remarkable success both here in Aotearoa and overseas. Projects like Tame Iti - The Man Behind the Moko, Waru, What We do in the Sh

When it comes to protecting our culture in this ever changing world, Lynell Tuffery Huria (Ngti Ruanui, Ng Ruahine) is leading the way and utilising her expertise to ensure that Mori and internatio