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, Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Maniapoto, Taranaki, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngā Ruahine, Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Ngā Waiariki, Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira.
Head of Digital Performance, Kaupapa Activator
Riaihe leads our 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

Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Maniapoto, Taranaki, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngā Ruahine, Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Ngā Waiariki, Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira.
Chief of Edit, Kaupapa Architect
Ikaaika shapes the final product with precision editing, sound, and storytelling flow. His post-production craft ensures every project looks polished, professional, and true to the kaupapa.

Maihora (Mara) Rangihaeata

Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Maniapoto, Taranaki, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngā Ruahine, Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, Ngā Waiariki, Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira.
Visual Director, Mauri Lens
Maihora brings kaupapa to life through visual storytelling. With a keen eye for detail, he directs and captures imagery that reflects our tikanga and amplifies the mana of our people.

Regan (Regs) Goodin

Ngāti Mutunga, Taranaki, Te Atiawa, Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Te Rarawa
Digital Content Producer, Kaupapa Amplifier
Regan is a born media technician with a passion for storytelling. He has been honing his hybrid social media style, producing short-form digital stories that blend culture and creativity for online distribution.

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 Aupouri
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, Raukawa, Waiariki, Ngāti Apa, Tūwharetoa, Toa Rangatira
CEO
Tuteri leads Waha with vision and purpose. As CEO, he weaves tikanga Māori, digital creativity, marketing strategy, brand development, and 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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