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Ngā Aho Whakaari (NAW) is a legacy, non profit organisation dedicated to Māori In Screen. As natural navigators, the pathway to success for Te Ao Māori in the screen industry is driven by our desire for succession, sustainability and self-determination. NAW has a three year strategy that focuses on tāngata, tikanga and rangatiratanga under the overarching goal of Mana Motuhake. Our kaupapa is driven by indigenous industry influencers, passionate about the future of Māori storytelling through the mediums of film and media arts.

Whakatika | Elevate Tāngata whenua, Te Ao Māori & the Screen Industry. We hold hui, workshops and professional development events run by Māori screen practitioners & experts across all aspects of Television, Film and Creative Screen industries. Whakanuia | Celebrate Māori Excellence & the Global Indigenous Voice. Ngā Aho Whakaari sponsors and participates in a range of Māori and Indigenous Screen Industry Events including Festivals, Summits, and Māori Awards. We acknowledge and celebrate the skill, talent, excellence and achievements of our people that represent Aotearoa, NZ to the world.