Aroha Yates-Smith
He uri tēnei nō ngā iwi i heke mai ai i runga i ngā waka o Te Arawa, o Tainui, o Takitimu, o Horouta, o Mataatua me ngā iwi hoki i take mai nei i te whenua nei, i te Ūkaipō.
Dr Aroha Yates-Smith is writer and scholar with research interests which include karanga, Māori spirituality, Māori women’s arts and crafts, traditional Māori healing practices and many other issues pertaining to Māori women and the environment. Aroha was Professor and Dean of Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao, School of Māori and Pacific Development, at the University of Waikato. Aroha's current focus is on writing books and song poetry about Māori goddesses, and assisting in bringing healing to people and the land.
Caroline Daley
Dr Caroline Daley is the Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Auckland. A Historian of twentieth century New Zealand, she has published in the general field of New Zealand's social and cultural history, with a particular emphasis on the history of the body. Her current research is on beauty queens and physique kings in twentieth century New Zealand.
Colin Mathura-Jeffree
Colin Mathura-Jeffree is a New Zealand model, actor, television host and spokesperson. He is best known to audiences for being one of the judges of New Zealand's Next Top Model and New Zealand's Hottest Home Baker. Colin has been a model for 20 years. He has graced the catwalk for iconic fashion houses such as Working Style and Versace and modelled for many international fashion magazines.
Francis Kora and the Modern Māori Quartet
The music line-up included Francis Kora and the Modern Māori Quartet – two great live acts. The quartet have been described as the ‘creative love child of Flight of the Conchords, Prince Tui Teka, The Māori Volcanics and The Quin Tikis’.
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Vanilau · Maxwell · Baker
Warren Maxwell - always involved in compelling projects – believes that music touches and heals the soul, and introduces us to ‘Vanilau, Maxwell, Baker’, three of the country’s most distinctive, soulful voices and songwriters. “We wanted to collaborate with a focus on vocal harmony, reminiscent of Crosby, Stills & Nash but with contemporary elements and original songs from three Antipodean minstrels”.
Warren Maxwell
Warren Maxwell never stands still in music. Best-known for Trinity Roots, Fat Freddys Drop and Little Bushman, he recently co-composed the concerto ‘Pounamu’ with John Psathas, has worked with both the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Auckland Philharmonia and more recently, spent time tutoring songwriting in Rimutaka Prison for Maori Television’s ‘Songs from the Inside’.
Mark Vanilau
Mark Vanilau, a multi-instrumentalist with a distinctive, velveteen voice, has worked with New Zealand’s best: he is a regular member of Dave Dobbyn’s band, played on Hollie Smith’s album, performed with Rikki Gooch in Eru Dangerspiel and has been in bands with Ladi 6 and Scribe. He is about to release his first solo EP.
Louis Baker
Young Wellingtonian Louis Baker brings a rich vocal style to the mix and is known for his ability to move a room to a complete stand-still with his soulful vocals and endearingly honest lyrics. Louis’ solo career is one man and a guitar, “I love the vulnerability of being there alone”, so touring as part of a trio brings a new experience.
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