Tainui Tukiwaho

Tainui has worked as a director, producer, writer and actor since graduating from UNITEC in 2001. He has made feature length and short films; created innovative theatre works and is continually cast by our major television & film making companies. Tainui is also fluent in Te Reo Maori and has worked with many of NZ's Maori Language Production companies; including creating his own Maori language driven theatre company Te Rehia. Tainui has and will continue to develop excellent productions for the NZ film, television and theatre industry.

Ethnicity
Māori
Height
180 cm
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Brown
Pronouns
he/him

Awards

2023
Wellington Theatre Awards
New Aotearoa Play (Nominated)
The Sun and the Wind
2023
Wellington Theatre Awards
Actor of the Year / Outstanding Performance (Nominated)
The Sun and the Wind

Film

2014
-
- Today
25 April
Thomas (Hami) Grace
GFC (GAllipoli) Ltd
Dir. Leanne Pooley
2007
-
- Today
Eve's New Year
Roy
Outtra Pictures
Dir. J Hake, R Wells
2006
-
- Today
Motu
Donnie
Poi E Productions
Dir. Tim Gordon
2005
-
- Today
Headlands
Heimata
Trance End Films
Dir. Kathryn Phyn
2005
-
- Today
Hidden
Jay
Archtype Films
Dir. Tim McLachlan

Television

2024
-
- Today
Spinal Destination
Todd
Great Southern Television
Dir. Paula Whetu-Jones
2020
-
- Today
The Sounds
Ru Kelliher
South Pacific Pictures
Dir. Peter Stebbings
2019
-
- Today
Fam Time 1
Bill
Seven Studios Pty Ltd
Dir. Hayden Guppy
2018
-
- Today
The Gulf
Jules
South Pacific Pictures & ZDF
Dir. Various
2015
-
- Today
Bombshell
Logger
Dir. Rick Pellizeri
2013
-
2015
- Today
Step Dave 1-2
Hugo
South Pacific Pictures
Dir. Various
2012
-
- Today
The Almighty Johnsons 2
Leon (Major Guest)
South Pacific Pictures
Dir. Various
2012
-
- Today
Sunny Skies
Johnny
Subtext Ltd
Dir. Mike Smith
2011
-
- Today
Billy
Billy T James
Comedia Pictures
Dir. Peter Burger
2011
-
- Today
Rage
Nia Dunn
Tm Scott Productions
Dir. Danny Mulheron
2010
-
- Today
Tangiwai
Ahuru
Lippy Pictures
Dir. Charlie Haskill
2010
-
- Today
Super City
Emery
Super Fumes
Dir. Taika Waititi
2009
-
- Today
Shortland Street
Sergeant Cole
South Pacific Pictures
Dir. Various
2008
-
- Today
Kai Korero
Humphrey Rata-Spalding
Front of the Box Productions
Dir. Various
2008
-
- Today
Te Whare
Hone
He Waka Eke Noa
Dir. Richard Green
2008
-
- Today
Korero Mai
Quinn
Cinco Cine Film Productions
Dir. Hori Ahipene & Others
2005
-
2007
- Today
Shortland Street
Bosco
South Pacific Pictures
Dir. Various
2002
-
- Today
Inside NZ What If..?
Sam
Screentime
Dir. Dan Salmon

Theatre

2020
-
- Today
Black Ties
Father of the Bride
Te Rehia & Ilbijerri Theatre Company
Dir. Tainui Tukiwaho
2014
-
- Today
Mix & Match
MC & Actor
Hamilton Garden Festival
Dir. Amanda Rees
2013
-
- Today
Mix & Match
Various
Herd of Cats Theatre Co.
Dir. Amanda Rees
2009
-
- Today
Te Karakia
Uru
Taki Rua Theatre
Dir. David O'Donnell
2008
-
- Today
Whero's New Net
Kotare
Massive Theatre Company
Dir. Sam Scott
2007
-
2008
- Today
Up Close Out Loud
Actor
Massive Theatre Tour
Dir. Sam Scott
2005
-
- Today
Mother Whaea Tama Son
Tama
A Lethal Set
Dir. Heath Jones
2005
-
- Today
Bells, Monkeys & Cheese Steak
Various
Poi E Productions
Dir. Various
2003
-
2005
- Today
Ugly Shakespeare Tour
Various
He Waka Eke Noa
Dir. Paul Frewn
2002
-
- Today
The May Fly
Silo Theatre
Dir. Micheal Dwyer
2001
-
- Today
War and Peace
Nicolai Rostov
UNITEC
Dir. Murray Hutchinson
2001
-
- Today
The Coffe Shop
Pandolf/Sansuga
UNITEC
Dir. Elric Hooper
2001
-
- Today
Memory of Birds
Pickle
UNITEC
Dir. Ilona Rodgers
2001
-
- Today
The Government Inspector
School Master
UNITEC
Dir. Vadim Ledegorov
2000
-
- Today
La Triviata
Dancer
Alan Smythe
Dir. Raymond Hawthorne
2000
-
- Today
As You Like It
Touch Stone
UNITEC
Dir. Raymond Hawthorne
1999
-
- Today
Spinning Tales
UNITEC
Dir. Roz Gardiner
1999
-
- Today
Young Love
Various
UNITEC
Dir. Michelle Hine

Musical Theatre

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Web series

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Short Film

2017
-
- Today
Prequel '87
George
It's Not What Happens Ltd
Dir. John Harris
2007
-
- Today
Te Whare
Hone
He Waka Eke Noa
Dir. Richard Green
2005
-
- Today
Smash NZ
Brent-co Lead
Poi E Productions
Dir. Echo Di Zhu
2001
-
- Today
Love
Tai-co Lead
Light Wave Films
Dir. Stephanie Dunant

Presenting

2010
-
- Today
O Whakaaro 26 Episodes
Presenter
Butobase
Dir. Rangi Rangitukunoa

Voice

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TV Commercial

07/2021
R/O:
2022
-
Tourism New Zealand
Kiwi Guide
Finch
Dir.The Bobbsey Twins
03/2018
R/O:
2024
-
Speights "The Dance"
Dave (Lead)
The Sweet Shop
Dir.Steve Ayson
08/2011
R/O:
-
TSB Bank
Lead
The Sweet Shop
Dir.Stuart McDonald
01/2008
R/O:
-
TVNZ "TV2"
Roadworker
TVNZ
Dir.
06/2006
R/O:
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Te Mana "The Past"
Battalion Soldier
Curious Films
Dir.
03/2005
R/O:
-
Vodafone Warriors
Featured
Silverscreen Productions
Dir.

Other

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Training

1999
-
2001
- Today
Bachelor of Performing & Screen Arts
UNITEC

Skills

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