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CARMEN RUPE (1936-2011)

Carmen Rupe passed away on 15 December. Carmen was our Mika Haka Foundation Kaumātua, our Aroha Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, our whāea, kuīni, patron and friend. She walked in front so others could follow. She paved the way for a more colourful, tolerant and inclusive New...
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You walk like an anorexic horse on skates!

Catch that and other memorable quotes from Mika in his cameo role as a bitchy fashionista on the innovative TVNZ online series, Auckland Daze. Currently the 3rd most watched show on TVNZ Ondemand, Auckland Daze broadcasts new web episodes every Thursday at 5pm. Is Mika actually acting –...
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Millen Bard tries to hongi Mika…OMG!

If you think Donatella's a bitchy fashionista, then catch Mika playing THE bitchy fashionista in TVNZ's latest hit comedy, Auckland Daze alongside some of Aotearoa's funniest talent. Check out Mika's appearance on the pilot episode here.
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FRIDAY 14TH OCTOBER 8PM ON Māori Television

If you missed Mika’s celebration of love and diversity in Auckland’s Britomart Precinct last month, never fear – the magic of television is here! The festivities will air in a one-hour special, Mika’s Aroha Mardi Gras, this Friday night 14 October at 8pm on Māori Television. With no...
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KANIKANI MAI GETS MIKA-FIED!

Mika has been announced as a judge on the upcoming Māori Television series, Kanikani Mai, a new entertainment show that’s all about having fun and showing off your moves on the dance floor! Dancing couples of all ages, styles and experience levels will compete for a variety of prizes,...
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KIA ORA MANUREWA MARAE

Since January, Mika and the cast and crew of the AROHA Mardi Gras have been rehearsing at beautiful Manurewa Marae on the shores of Te Mānukanuka o Hoturoa. Mika wishes to extend his warmest thanks to all the Manurewa whānau, in particular Kelz and Damon of Te Tai Tonga Kapa Haka and...
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World Lounge music from the “High Priest of Cool”

The recent Mika versus Fashion album has proven to be a runaway success! International online music magazine, MusicROVR.com, praised the CD, describing Mika as the "High Priest of Cool". "Think David Bowie meets Sade meets Grace Jones," they raved. Read more of their awesome write-up here...
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MIKA RWC 2011 PACKAGES REVEALED…

Kiwis can expect to see more of Mika’s cultural vision of a unified New Zealand in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup. The full range of modern and traditional Māori performance packages has been announced – from haka to hip hop, siva to salsa, and festival events to flash mobs! For...
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