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Paulie Manuel
Joined on
June 2025
Location
Auckland
Ethnicity
Māori
Iwi
Ngāti Apa (Rangitīkei), Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei
Languages
Te Reo Māori
Years of Experience
About me
Kia ora, I am currently working full time as a Te Reo Māori advisor and Pou Tikanga on Ahikaaroa. This means I am required on set every scene that there is te reo or has something that may consider tikanga Māori. I work with all cast, crew and script advisors, directors and even production crew in most cases ensuring that we uphold te reo māori and tikanga māori to a high standard and normalising it into our daily lives.
Proficiencies & skills
Pou Tikanga
Ensuring our kaimahi on Ahikaaroa are safe and guide them through tikanga.
Kaitiaki Reo
Ensuring that te reo māori is held to a high regard and that I allow a safe environment for everyone on Ahikaaroa feels empowered to learn te reo māori.
Runner
Onset and background runner on Under the Whāriki.
Photographer
Photographer for Aka Creative Ltd on various kaupapa māori.
Videographer
Videographer for Aka Creative Ltd. Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga promotion content.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Māori Performing Arts
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi
2026
Diploma in Whakairo
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
2025