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Ngā Aho Whakaari empowers, promotes and advocates for Māori voices and stories within the Aotearoa New Zealand screen industry.

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Paulie Manuel

Auckland

About me

Kia ora, I am currently working full time as a Te Reo Māori advisor and Pou Tikanga on Ahikaaroa. This means I am required on set every scene that there is te reo or has something that may consider tikanga Māori. I work with all cast, crew and script advisors, directors and even production crew in most cases ensuring that we uphold te reo māori and tikanga māori to a high standard and normalising it into our daily lives.

Proficiencies & skills

Pou Tikanga

Ensuring our kaimahi on Ahikaaroa are safe and guide them through tikanga.

Kaitiaki Reo

Ensuring that te reo māori is held to a high regard and that I allow a safe environment for everyone on Ahikaaroa feels empowered to learn te reo māori.

Runner

Onset and background runner on Under the Whāriki.

Photographer

Photographer for Aka Creative Ltd on various kaupapa māori.

Videographer

Videographer for Aka Creative Ltd. Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga promotion content.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Māori Performing Arts

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi 2026

Diploma in Whakairo

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa 2025