Ngā Aho Whakaari - Māori in Screen Production - developing our craft, careers and community. Mission Ngā Aho Whakaari was established in 1996, after a series of hui called by Māori film and television practitioners concerned that Māori should be accurately represented in the development of Māori broadcasting by Government. Many of the originators of Ngā Aho Whakaari were earlier involved with Te Manu Aute, which was an informal collective of Māori filmmakers that actively lobbied for stronger Māori representation in Government decision-making about Māori filmmaking and broadcasting in the 1980’s Description Ngā Aho Whakaari is the national representative body for Māori working in film and television in New Zealand. Our members range from actors, directors and independent production companies to presenters, producers, technicians, writers and broadcasting students and educators. Ngā Aho Whakaari, means the “strands of many visions” and encapsulates our representation of the many Māori who work within the industry, the diversity of our productions and our collective aspirations. Our guiding principal: “E kore te Tōtara e tū noa i te pārae, engari me tū i te wao.” "The Tōtara does not stand lonely on the plain, but stands in the forest." Ngā Aho Whakaari, invoking our members and supporters to work in unity for the betterment of our people, language, customs and prestige. And, of course, our stories.