Kia ora. We are Waha
We breathe life into ideas.

Waha Whānau
‍The Waha team

Established in 2008, by Tuteri and Rohario Rangihaeata, Waha has spent the last 17 years championing Māori creativity.

Riaihe (Aihe) Rangihaeata

Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Kurī, Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira.
Kaupapa Activator - Head of Digital Performance
Riaihe leads Waha digital campaigns with sharp strategy and creativity, turning kaupapa into content that performs. He ensures every story reaches audiences with impact, engagement, and authenticity.

Ikaaika (Kaix) Rangihaeata

Taranaki, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngā Ruahine, Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Ngā Waiariki - Ngāti Apa.
Kaupapa Architect - Chief of Edit
Ikaaika shapes the final product with lightning speed precision editing, sound, and storytelling flow. His post-production craft ensures Waha kaupapa look polished, professional, and culturally connected.

Maihora (Mara) Rangihaeata

Waikato, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Raukawa.
Mauri Lens - Visual Director
Maihora brings kaupapa to life through visual storytelling. With a keen eye for detail, he directs and captures imagery that reflects Waha tikanga and amplifies the mana of our people.

Regan (Regs) Goodin

Te Rarawa, Ngāti Mutunga, Taranaki, Te Ātiawa, Te Whānau-a-Apanui.
Kaupapa Amplifier - Digital Content Producer
Regan is a born media technician with a passion for storytelling. As head of Waha production he ensures our tools, systems and processes are ready for amplification. He is a true professional with an outstanding work ethic.

Aharina (Aunty Hina) Prime-Rei

Ngā Puhi, Taranaki, Ngā Ruahine, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Te Ātiawa
Māori Communications Advisor
Aharina ensures every kaupapa is guided by tikanga and clear messaging. She bridges reo, culture, and strategy, shaping communications that connect authentically with iwi, hapū, and wider communities.

Rohario (Mum) Rangihaeata

Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri.
General Manager
Rohario manages the heartbeat of Waha. She oversees operations, supports the team, and ensures the whānau business runs smoothly, keeping both kaupapa and people moving forward together. It's important to fuel our engine when on kaupapa.

Tuteri (Father) Rangihaeata

Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Maniapoto, Taranaki, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngā Ruahine, Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Waiariki - Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Raukawa, Toa Rangatira.
CEO
Tuteri leads Waha with vision and purpose. As CEO, he weaves tikanga Māori, digital creativity, marketing strategy, brand development, corporate and business development into impactful partnerships — always with a strong social impact focus. He helps iwi, hapū, and communities tell their stories to the world in ways that inspire change and create lasting value.

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