Ā Mātou mahi
Our Work
Māngai Media is a Māori owned creative studio based in Mount Maunganui, Aotearoa working with local and international audiences.
Te Rere i ahau
Documentary
Ngamanawa Incorporation & the hapū of Ngāti Hangarau are on a reclamation journey with a key emphasis on Tangata, Wai, and Whenua. Since the beginning of the 20th century the rivers and other surrounding water bodies have been used to generate electricity as part of the Hydro Electric Scheme which powers a significant portion of Tauranga City.
The key objectives of this documentary are to highlight the history of Falls and the connection between the hapū of Ngāti Hangarau and the significance this place holds for the people of the land. Since the beginning of the 20th century the rivers and other surrounding awa have been used to generate electricity as part of the Hydro Electric Scheme owned by Manawa Energy.
Tuhoe Marae Renovation
Project One Foundation
& Aio Media
Documentary
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) allocated nearly $7 million to enhance, renovate, and restore marae across Ruatāhuna, Ruatoki, and Waimana. Over six days, the production team visited 14 marae, engaging with mana whenua to document their unique perspectives on the PGF’s transformative journey and its significance to their communities.
Te Kotahitanga ō Te Kaupapa | Unity of Purpose Scion & Jobs for Resilience
Documentary
Whakakotahitanga i te Kaupapa | Unity of Purpose, is a documentary capturing activity from a cultural exchange in November 2023 that aimed to discuss the challenges posed by myrtle rust in New Zealand and Australia. The eight-day visit highlighted the importance of sharing traditional knowledge held within indigenous communities as well as Western science, and how they each have a role to play in protecting our environment from exotic diseases, such as myrtle rust.
Eden Fest & Souled
Out festival
Reels - social media
I worked alongside a team of shooters to create a high-energy hype reel for Eden Festival 2023 & Souled Out Fest 2024, in Auckland.
Eden Fest is a New Zealand music festival that celebrates Afrobeats, reggae, and R&B genres, featuring artists like Giveon, Lucky Daye & Lauryn Hill
Souled Out Festival is New Zealand’s premier event dedicated to modern R&B music, featuring artists like Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller.
Grasp Aotearoa -
Hopu i te ata, Mau i te ao
Campaign
Campaign video for Grasp Aotearoa’s new collection, ‘Hopu i te Ata, Mau i te Ao.’ This project showcased the brand’s core values—embracing every opportunity, seizing the day, and striving for continuous self-improvement.
Tauranga Bridge Marina - Breakwater Construction Bellingham Marine & Tauranga Bridge Marina
Documentary
Tauranga Bridge Marina, in collaboration with Bellingham Marine, successfully completed the construction of a breakwater at the northern end of the marina to protect it from storm and wave damage. Māngai Media worked alongside both Bellingham Marine and Tauranga Bridge Marina throughout the project to document each phase of the construction, creating a visual representation of the process and capturing the milestones of the build.
Lt McGuinness
Highlight Video
Lt McGuinness is one of New Zealand’s leading commercial construction companies and an ongoing client of ours. We were enlisted to capture the impressive progress in Tauranga, showcasing the rapid completion of the three-storey mass timber structure at the Community Hub. This milestone highlights a key step in revitalizing the city’s core, showcasing both sustainable design and innovative construction practices.
AAPRA Te Arawa
Songwriters camp
Documentary
The inaugural Te Arawa Haka Songhubs wānanga was launched in Rotorua, where some truly magical waiata and music came to life. This two-day wānanga brought together top kaihaka from Kapa Haka groups across Te Arawa to compose new anthems for the iwi and learn about music publishing rights in the process. Māngai Media had the privilege of documenting this incredible journey, capturing every moment of creativity, collaboration, and cultural significance.
Battle of Orakau - 160th Year Commemorations Ngāti Raukawa
Documentary
This video captures the significance of the return of Ō-Rākau to Ngā Ahi e Toru (Raukawa, Maniapoto, Waikato-Tainui), highlighting the cultural and historical importance of restoring not just the whenua, but also the stories and memories of our tūpuna. It covers the introduction of the Te Pire mō Ō-Rākau Bill in Parliament, allowing whānau to add tūpuna names to the land title, and the ongoing effort to preserve and grow the legacy of Ō-Rākau, marking the 160th commemoration of the Battle of Ō-Rākau. Māngai Media had the privilege of being involved in documenting this important moment.
Today Not Tomorrow - US & NZ Product Launch
Campaign
Campaign video for Today Not Tomorrow’s first official collection which launched across the USA & Aotearoa. This video embodies the streetwear foundations of the brand across both countries while still providing an insight into Rural New Zealand, and highlighting Te Ao Māori & its values.
