Carved figures on the amo - the posts on either side of the front of the Mataatua wharenui

Two premieres

I’m very excited about these two first performances coming up soon, both dealing with historical stories of Aotearoa — Mataatua on 28 June in Dunedin and Mate Ururoa from 11–13 July in Wellington.

Mate Ururoa: Gillian Whitehead

Purple star-shaped award on glass base

Moana Ngā Tohu Toi Award

I was delighted to receive the Arataki Tauranga Moana ki te Ao — Icon Award Leadership International at the Tauranga Moana Ngā Tohu Toi Awards at Matariki. To be so honoured by my iwi was very moving.

Ngā Tohu Toi Awards 2024

Gillian's music with the word News

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