Ko wai mātou
Our people
Te Paepae Auaha
Meet the paepae auaha (creative team) behind our work.
Ngā Mana Whakahaere
our mana whakahaere (board members) guide Te Rākau according to shared vision and values.
Chairperson
Kauia Moriarty
Treasurer
Lisa Maule
Board Members
Jeremy Davis, Dylan Fa'atui, Sasha Gibb, Ari Hayvice, Rylee Herewini, Raewyn Klenner, Jim Moriarty, Erena Page, Ihaia Ropata, Kimberley Skipper, Jewel Te Wiki, Brooke Wharehinga
Ngā Kaimahi
Te Rākau works with a wide network of creative artists and professionals to create our work.
kauia moriarty
Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa - Project Manager
Kauia grew up in a large creative family, working in a variety of operational and leadership roles. In recent years, she has turned her professional and personal focus to mahi toi - in particular painting. Read more
ari hayvice
Kaiwhakaari -
Performer
Ari is an aspiring creative based in Te Whanganui a Tara, with interests in musical theatre, film and kaupapa Māori. Ari joined Te Rākau in 2014 when they made their professional theatre debut in The Ragged.
LILY NG
Kaiwhakatairanga -
Marketing
Lily is an experienced public relations professional born in Te Whanganui a Tara. She’s worked with Te Rākau to engage audiences since 2015, when she joined the company as a student intern. Read more
SAUL KOLIO
Kaiwhakaari -
Performer
Saul is a Sāmoan creative, painter-decorator, loving father, trainee therapist and sober man. Since joining Te Rākau in 2019, he has contributed to community projects and digital works such as The Swing and Unreel.
MICHAEL BARKER
Kaitito Puoro -
Composer
Michael is a world renowned multi-instrumentalist and composer. He has worked with Te Rākau on films The Swing and Unreel.
kimberley skipper
Kaitito Nekehanga -
Choreographer
Kimberley (Ngati Porou,Te Atiawa) is a graduate of Whitireia Performing Arts and joined Te Rākau in 2014. The arts facilitator, tutor and choreographer enjoys being immersed in Māori stories, talents and kaupapa.