KAITITO PROCESS - Kaiwhakaahua Conan Fitzpatrick

KAIWAIATA / KAITITO

Photography by Alex Wong at Ōtawhao Marae

MARA TK - Offering a range of expertise as the lead musical extraordinaire from beginning to end, Mara has been the consistent support to our artists and a crucial thread to this kaupapa.

RIA HALL - Beside the obvious as a renowned household name in Aotearoa. We are fortunate to have Ria as the only Mareikura in this mix. Her voice continues to be the healing component to the overall sound we were initially entrusted with to release.

RAKAI WHAUWHAU - Grounding the team as ahikā, born and raised in the mighty Waikato proud Ngāti Apakura descent, Rākai provided depth of insight when it came to tikanga and te reo.

HAWKINS - Carving his own path as a strong vocalists and known local musician, Hawkins gifted the kaupapa with many creative possibilities that evidently led as a strong lyricists grounded in his own whakapapa links to Ngāti Apakura.