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Nix Nicola 'Nix' Adams, a woman who defies stereotypes and embraces her authenticity. 🌟 Former methamphetamine addict, sex worker, and ex-convict turned social media sensation, Nix's raw honesty and authenticity have earned her 1.3 million online followers and the title of "Personality of the Year" at the New Zealand TV Awards. 💬 From sharing her journey of recovery to making people laugh with comedic skits and funny make-up tutorials, Nix fearlessly speaks her mind and refuses to filter her thoughts. 🎥

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Julian Wilcox (Ngāpuhi, Te Arawa), an award-winning broadcaster and former television executive, with a career spanning over 30 years in Māori-centric media. 🌟 From his role as a founding member of Māori Television to his current position as co-host on The Hui, Julian has been a vital force in amplifying Māori perspectives and stories. 🎥📺 Fluent in both Te Reo Māori and English, Julian's informed optimism and dynamic career have made him a beloved figure in the industry. 💬

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Otene Hopa, National Cultural Lead at PwC New Zealand. 🌿 Passionate about sharing the world through a te ao Māori lens, Otene brings invaluable cultural expertise to the business world. Fluent in Te Reo Māori, he facilitates workshops, cultural intelligence training, and public speaking nationally and abroad. With a background in education and a lifelong passion for Kapa Haka, Otene is dedicated to fostering cultural capability and connections across Aotearoa. 🌟

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Kaiora Tipene – Mama and Businesswoman, known as one of the hosts of the New Zealand reality TV series "The Casketeers." 💼🌟 A captivating speaker and MC, Kaiora Tipene is a savvy business owner, seen on TV alongside husband Francis, fronting the NZ docu-series "The Casketeers." 📺

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Te Rawhitiroa Bosch If it’s a Māori gathering of national significance, chances are you’ll catch Te Rawhitiroa Bosch (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) there, camera in hand, spare lens hanging from a holster on his hip, ready to shoot. 📸 He moves confidently, quietly, and swiftly through the crowd. A remarkable skill, considering he towers over most at 6'4". 🌟

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Dr. Truely Harding, a passionate advocate for bridging the gap between Māori and Pākehā communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. 🌿 From attending a Kura Kaupapa Māori to becoming Head Girl at Whāngarei Girls High School, Truely has navigated both Te Ao Māori and Te Ao Pākehā throughout her life. 🎓 Now, as a health researcher with a PhD from the University of Waikato, she is dedicated to providing evidence that will change policies regarding Māori and Indigenous engagement. 💡 Her journey is an inspiration, and her commitment to her culture and community shines through in all she does. ✨ And when she's not changing the world, Truely is a proud homeowner, a loving wife, and a devoted mum, and she loves every moment of it. 🏡👨‍👩‍👧💕

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Kawiti Waetford, a trained Māori opera singer, whose powerful voice and deep connection to his cultural roots make his performances truly unforgettable."🎶 After international operatic training and mentorship under Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Kawiti Waetford and his wife Jesse returned to Aotearoa. 🌿 They founded Modern Rituals, a self-care company aiming to help people find balance in everyday life. ✨ He Raukura ano o te aho matua. 🌟 With Māori as his first language, Kawiti's involvement from a Te Reo Māori perspective is natural. Being fluent in both Te Reo Māori and Te Reo Pakeha, he confidently navigates the intersection of Te Ao Māori and the Pakeha world. 🌏🎤

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Mataara Stokes (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Porou), the talented star of Whakaata Māori drama, Ahikāroa. 🌟 Not only does he shine on screen, but Mataara has also contributed behind the scenes, working in the show’s costume department and producing publicity photos. 🎬📸 Born in Whangārei and raised in Northland, Mataara is a triplet with a passion for storytelling and representing his culture. 🌿

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