About us

Ngā Aho Whakaari is the national organisation representing Māori working throughout Aotearoa’s screen industry. We champion Māori voices and stories, advocate for equitable opportunities, and support our members to connect, collaborate and thrive.

From emerging talent to experienced practitioners, we strengthen the Māori screen community through professional development, industry advocacy, networking and celebration. Our kaupapa is grounded in ensuring Māori stories are created and shared with authenticity, mana and impact.

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What we do

Join Ngā Aho Whakaari

It's free to join

Associate

Māori who are not working in the industry, including students and whānau of Members.

  • Access to Pānui subscription.
  • Access to some development opportunities, scholarships and networking opportunities.

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Friend

Screen industry practitioners who are non-Māori. (Tāngata Tiriti & global Indigenous whānau).

  • Access to Pānui subscription.
  • Access to some development opportunities, scholarships and networking opportunities.

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Our partners

We acknowledge the organisations whose support helps Māori voices and stories thrive on screen.