Faith Oriwia Henare-Stewart (Te KuraHuia

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Hi, I’m Faith Oriwia Henare-Stewart, also known as Te KuraHuia. I’m a film director, singer‑songwriter, weaver, performer, and social media creator whose work spans film, music, and Māori performing arts.

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Hi, I’m Faith Oriwia Henare-Stewart, also known as Te KuraHuia. I’m a film director, singer‑songwriter, weaver, performer, and social media creator whose work spans film, music, and Māori performing arts. My directing, music, and artwork have been recognised with awards from SRNZ, MVU, The Waiata Māori Music Awards, and Kīngi Tūheitia. I’m driven by telling Indigenous stories with energy, heart, and collaboration.

I’m committed to mentoring younger artists and giving back to my community. I teach kapa haka, perform nationally and internationally, and create bilingual, upbeat content to inspire awareness and support for the projects I’m part of. Through Kurahaupō Film Company and my broader creative work, I aim to celebrate our heritage and empower our people through art.

  • Joined November 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • MāoriFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

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Projects · 4

Welcome to the AFTERPARTY

A liveband theatre show I wrote which required my band to perform in etween scenes. I directed this show, casted, performed and heavily marketered this project. photo branding designer

  • Actor
  • Actress
  • Band
  • +7
The Haka Party Incident

Main role actress in a theatre show about a historic event. graphicdesigner

  • Actor
  • Dancer
  • Singer
  • +2
TOITŪ TE TIRITI

I produced and directed my own Music Video for a Single I got funding for. videoeditor video filmdirector advert

  • Actor
  • Casting Director
  • Choreographer
  • +7
Artist/Performer

Cross St Music Festival hired me as a performer/artist to entertain.

  • Musician
  • Rap Artist
  • Vocalist

Work experience· 19 roles

Artist Response · Wheako Pōneke – Te KuraHuiaSep 2025 – Nov 2025 · 3 mos

Created an artist response for the He Kura Toi Tangata 50-year Waitangi Tribunal exhibition at The Wellington Museum, aiming to lift energy within the space.

Intern · Muaūpoko Tribal AuthoritiesFeb 2025 – Feb 2025 · 1 mo

Internship to facilitate rangatahi wānanga, create content, manage videography, and organise entertainment for events such as Waitangi Day.

MC/Speaker · Real TalkDec 2024 – Dec 2024 · 1 mo

MC for Real Talk Horowhenua (2022) and Real Talk Ōtaki; performer for Real Talk Waihōpai & Ōtepoti in 2024.

Visitor Host - Retail Assistant · Pūkaha National Wildlife CenterDec 2024 – Dec 2024 · 1 mo
Casual Content Creator & Ambassador · AWWA Period CareDec 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 mo
Māori Performing Arts Tutor · Tawa CollegeJul 2023 – Jul 2023 · 1 mo
Producer/Events Manager & MC · Distant RootsJul 2023 – Jul 2023 · 1 mo
Producer/Director’s Assistant · Muaūpoko Tribal AuthoritiesDec 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 mo

Education· 7

Bachelor's Degree in Performing Arts (Acting) · Te Kura Toi Whakaari o Aotearoa National School of Drama2023 – 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Toi Whakarākai Art & Design · Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Otaki2020
Diploma in Māori Performing Arts · Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Otaki2015
Certificate of Māori Performing Arts · Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Otaki2018

Certifications and awards

First Aid Certificate2020 – 2025
Restricted Driver's License2019 – 2025
Full Driver's License2022 – 2025
Soroptimist Scholarship Award2021 – 2025

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