Maaka Pohatu

Biography

Maaka Pohatu is a New Zealand actor and musician of Māori descent, born in Dunedin and graduated from Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School with a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) in 2005. He is a founding member of the Modern Māori Quartet, which he co-wrote songs for on their debut album That's Us! (2017). Pohatu has appeared in notable roles in films Two Little Boys (2012), Poi E (2016), and television series Wellington Paranormal.