Maaka Pohatu

Maaka Pohatu is a New Zealand actor and musician of Māori descent. He gained recognition as a founding member of the Modern Māori Quartet, a Māori showband, where he co-wrote and performed songs for their debut album That's Us! (2017). Pohatu has also made notable appearances in the film Two Little Boys (2012) and the documentary Poi E (2016). He co-stars in the New Zealand mockumentary comedy horror television series Wellington Paranormal, part of the What We Do in the Shadows franchise. Pohatu has hosted Māori Television's My Party Song and, as a graduate of Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School, he holds a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) earned in 2005.