Ani-Piki Tuari

Artistic Director @ Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival | Master of Arts

New Zealand

About

With over a decade of experience in the arts, media, and performing arts industries, I serve as the Artistic Director of Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival. My work focuses on fostering cultural expression through project management, procurement, and Māori curatorial practices, crafting programs that celebrate creativity and community connection. Previously, I contributed as a Content Advisor at Te Māngai Pāho, supporting diverse content and music initiatives. As a freelancing entrepreneur in the arts sector, I honed skills in producing, directing, writing and strategy to advance creative projects across media, theatre, and music. My mission is to empower voices and perspectives that inspire audiences through the arts.

Experience

  • Artistic Director at Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival Charitable Trust
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    Artistic Director for the Tairawhiti Arts Festival

  • Content Advisor at Te Māngai Pāho
    Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Content Advisor for Diverse Content and Music

  • Chief Executive Officer at Piksies Melody Ltd
    Jan 2017 - Oct 2024 · 7 yrs 10 mos

    I am a freelancing entrepreneur in the arts field with experience in the media, theatre, performing arts industry.

  • Kaiako - Te Aupikitanga ki te reo kairangi at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
    Jan 2016 - Oct 2022 · 6 yrs 10 mos

  • Maori Television (On-site)
    • Associate Producer / Te Kāea
      Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • External Programming Assistant
      Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo