MC & Entertainment
MC
PIO TEREI
Pio’s numerous appearances as an actor, comedian, musician and radio and television host over the last few decades have established him as one of New Zealand’s most popular and personable entertainers and MCs Pio is a passionate Positive Parenting advocate and spokesperson. He has delivered live parenting shows with the Parenting Place around the country for over a decade, and continues to do this to this day. Pio was deservedly appointed a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2012 New Year’s Honours List.
ENTERTAINMENT
WHENUA PATUWAI
Whenua Patuwai is a New Zealand Singer and Songwriter. Born in Ōtautahi, Christchurch and raised on the East Coast in Tūranga Nui-A-Kiwa, Gisborne.
Whenua is known for his appearance on the first New Zealand series of The X Factor. Outside of Music, Whenua has a passion for working alongside Rangatahi and providing opportunities to Whānau that have a positive impact on their life. Artists such as Sam Cooke, Barry White and The Temptations are what Whenua was lucky enough to grow up listening to.
MARLEY SOLA
A young Singer, Songwriter and Producer hailing from Ōtautahi, Christchurch. Marley Sola’s life has been filled with music. He was recently a contestant on The Voice Australia.
He and his wife also own and run a music school here in Ōtautahi called Mellow Studios. The main purpose of the school is to give Rangatahi and Whānau the opportunity to express how they feel in a safe and positive environment. Marley crafts his soulful sound from influences such as Lauryn Hill, Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder and many more.