Chelsea WinstanleyFilm ProducerFilmmaker Chelsea Winstanley (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi te Rangi) has had remarkable success both here in Aotearoa and overseas. Projects like Tame Iti - The Man Behind the Moko, Waru, What We do in the Shadows and Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen; Chelsea’s collection of work celebrates our indigenous peoples. In 2020 Chelsea was nominated for an Oscar for producing Jojo Rabbit, becoming the first indigenous female producer to be nominated for a Best Picture...

Lynell Tuffery HuriaIntellectual Property LawyerWhen it comes to protecting our culture in this ever changing world, Lynell Tuffery Huria (Te Aupōuri, Waikato) is leading the way and utilising her expertise to ensure that Māori and international indigenous communities are supported in protecting their intellectual property.As the first Māori patent lawyer here in Aotearoa, Lynell is a specialist in all aspects of trade mark protection, management and enforcement. She’s involved in drafting...

Dr Jim Mather Maori Development Specialist As a Chair, Professional Director, CEO and Māori Development Specialist, Jim Mather (Ngāti Awa, Tūhoe) is a jack of all trades who has had a significant impact on Maori Economic Development. Jim has business leadership experience spanning 25 years. He has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Business Trust, Māori Television and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and now holds a number of governance roles - Chair of Radio New Zealand, Chair of...

Rob Ruha Music Artist Rob Ruha (Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata, Tainui) is an accomplished academic, activist and singer/songwriter amongst many things. Through his various endeavours, Rob champions te reo Māori me ona tikanga and has had considerable impact on the landscape of the arts, particularly music, here in Aotearoa. Rob’s Solo Artist career has seen him perform in front of many international audiences, collaborate with some of New Zealand’s finest musicians and...

Wayne 'Buck' ShelfordRugby LegendHe’s one of the toughest players to don the black jersey and during his time as an All Black, Wayne ‘Buck’ Shelford, of Ngāpuhi descent created a legacy that lasts to this day. His actions on the field left a mark on every game he played and during his time as captain of the All Blacks, the team were undefeated for 19 games from 1987 - 1990. He's the only Captain at present that can claim that title.One of Wayne’s greatest achievements during his time as an...

Scotty and Stacey Morrison Reo Advocates, TV/Radio Broadcasters Te mīharo hoki o te tokorua nei! As individuals, Stacey (Te Arawa, Ngāi Tahu) and Scotty (Ngāti Whakaue) Morrison are powerhouses in a number of spaces. Together, they’re a powerful force who are creating a wave of reo revitalisation here in Aotearoa. Amongst many commitments, Stacey and Scotty are radio and TV broadcasters whose projects have spanned over 25 years. Both are esteemed authors and together have released a range...

Dr Leonie Pihama Academic, Activist Associate Professor Leonie Pihama has a vision for our country. A vision of Tino Rangatiratanga that sees our reo, tikanga and mātauranga at the base in which our country operates and thrives. A leading kaupapa Māori educator and researcher, Leonie has been working in the intersecting fields of education, health, whānau wellbeing and Māori immersion education for a number of decades. Amongst many commitments, Leonie is the Senior Research Fellow at the...

Hone Harawira Māori Activist, Former Politician Hone Harawira needs no introduction here in Aotearoa. The activist and former politician from Te Tai Tokerau has dedicated his life to fighting for Māori rights and uplifting te iwi Māori. Over the past 40 years he’s played a role in Te Tiriti o Waitangi issues, Māori language revitalisation, land occupations, and Māori broadcasting. Since a young age Hone has been involved in activism and was a key participant in a number of important...

Dave Letele Motivator, Founder of Buttabean Motivation David Letele (Samoa, Ngāti Maniapoto), a former professional boxer turned motivational speaker and founder of Buttabean Motivation which is changing lives and improving the health outcomes of people across Tāmaki Makaurau through free Community Boot Camps and a range of other community programmes. After going through his own life changing weight loss journey and losing over 90kg’s, Dave was inspired to help others out by supporting...

Dr. Ella HenryAcademic, Researcher, and Negotiator.Associate Professor Ella Henry (Ngātikahu ki Whangaroa, Ngāti Kuri, Te Rārawa) is an academic renowned for her research into and advocacy of Māori culture, language and leadership. She’s highly respected by many and has had a great impact on Māori media over the past twenty years.Her Masters focused on Māori women and leadership and her PhD on Māori entrepreneurship in screen production. Ella has also been actively involved in the development...

Joe Parker Professional Boxer Lupesoloai La’auliolemalietoa Joseph Parker, is a New Zealand professional boxer of Samoan heritage. Growing up in Mangere - as a kid Parker generally impressed with whatever he did. One day it was on the rugby league field, the next it was showcasing his skills playing the piano. It was no surprise when he took up boxing at the age of 11 – his father was named Dempsey after former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey. As an amateur, Joe won silver at the...

STAN WALKER Musician Stan Walker has been a household name in Aotearoa for over a decade now. The singer from Tauranga Moana, Tūhoe and Ngāti Ranginui rose to fame as the winner of Australian Idol in 2009 and topped the charts shortly thereafter with his debut single, "Black Box." Since then he’s released multiple albums, starred in a number of films, judged television shows and performed across the world. His success as a performing artist across such a variety of mediums is...

He Renata Blair is of Ngāti Whātua descent with governance experience on the Ngāti Whātua Orākei Trust which is responsible for managing over $600m of assets. His specialist expertise is Te Ao Māori, leadership, business development and project management. This is Renata Blair - Indigenous 100.

He is the greatest footballer New Zealand, a country obsessed with Rugby, has ever produced. From Rongotai College to the heights and glory of European Football. This is his story - Wynton Rufer - Indigenous 100.

From a young age Maru Nihoniho has been fascinated with video games - but how do you turn your passion into your career? This is the story of how Maru Nihoniho completely changed the direction of her life to become an award-winning video game designer and businesswoman. Maru Nihoniho - Indigenous 100

Mr G, is a self-taught artist who works across various mixed media but is probably best known for his photo-realistic spray-painted street art. He has accepted commissions all around the world and his work is highly sought after. This is his story - Graham Hoete, Mr G - Indigenous 100

A person who has been a leader in business and governance, Mavis Mullins had broken the mould. Not just because of the positions she’s held or the accolades she’s received, but for the emphasis on doing business that benefits future generations. This is her story – Mavis Mullins - Indigenous 100.

Eugene Bareman is the mastermind behind the rise and rise of UFC superstar, Israel Adesanya. As Adesanya’s head coach he has overseen his star pupil’s transition from Kickboxing (75-5) and Boxing (5-1) to become the UFC Middleweight Champion in less than 2 years after debuting for the organisation.