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Kia ora I’m Noah. I’m from Pukenui, a small town in the far north of Aotearoa, and I now live in Dunedin while I study. I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Politics, and alongside my studies I’m deeply involved in national and international youth advisory work, as well as running leadership courses and initiatives for rangatahi across the motu. I’m passionate about uplifting Pacific and Māori communities and creating spaces where young people can be heard, supported, and empowered.
I’ve been singing since I was six, and growing up in a small town meant my first choir experience didn’t start until I was 14. From there my choral journey took me to the Aotearoa New Zealand Academy Choir and then to the Southern Youth Choir all of which helped shape who I am as a singer and musician. I was also featured in Choir Games, a four‑part documentary series that follows two very different choirs one from rural New Zealand and one from New York City as they prepare for and compete at the 2024 World Choir Games, the largest international choral competition on Earth.
Outside of singing and study, I keep bees, and I’m proud to be the youngest registered celebrant in New Zealand. When I’m not conducting workshops on Zooms, rehearsing, or studying, you can usually find me somewhere between a honey frame, or a korero with someone about how we can make our communities stronger and more inclusive.