Wi Kuki Kaa was a diverse, formidable presence on the New Zealand stage and screen for almost 30 years. His iconic roles included Iwi in Barry Barclay-directed feature Ngati, Rewi Maniapoto in TV series The Governor, Wiremu in Geoff Murphy-directed Utu, the koroua in Trinity Roots' music video Little Things, a scarecrow maker in Worzel Gummidge, and many more.
"Wi, you were a great actor with your best work ahead of you [...]. Your wit, intellect, cheek, and mana will be sadly missed."
– Rawiri Paratene, eulogising his friend.