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Māori influencers sparking movements on and off our screens - and now on the M9 stage
On June 27th, M9 will be celebrating its two year anniversary by gathering nine influential Māori voices for its seventh instalment: Ngāti Pae Pāpori - Māori Influencing Social Media.
Stellar Athlete Lineup Confirmed for Crankworx Rotorua’s 10-Year Anniversary – Celebrating a Decade in Aotearoa
Rotorua, New Zealand, February 28, 2024 – The adrenaline is set to spike from March 16-24 as the Crankworx World Tour returns with a bang to the beautiful landscapes of Rotorua, marking a decade of high-flying mountain bike action in Aotearoa New Zealand. This year’s festival not only commemorates its 10th anniversary but also introduces a groundbreaking milestone with the inaugural women’s competition in the Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship.
Leaders of Film and Television Take the Stage in M9 He Mataaho ki Te Ao Whakaari
The final lineup for M9, the ground-breaking Māori oratory and performance event, has been announced. Awhina-Rose Ashby (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine), Edmund Eramiha (Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Tawake Ki Te Wāo Kū, Ngāti Hine), and Julian Arahanga (Ngāti Rangi, Te Āti Haunui-ā-Pāpārangi) will appear at Kiri Te Kawana Theatre on 16 November 2023 for the final instalment of the year - He Mataaho ki Te Ao Whakaari - Whānau, Feeds and Fame.
He Mataaho ki Te Ao Whakaari: M9 returns to put Māori acting talent centre stage
M9 is returning with its third and final 2023 instalment - He Mataaho ki Te Ao Whakaari - Whānau, Feeds and Fame - a spotlight on nine of our finest Māori acting talents.
This instalment of M9 will see each kiripuaki (actor) share their upbringing and unique journey to success at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre in Tāmaki Makaurau on November 16th.