Maaka Pohatu

Maaka Pohatu was an established theatre actor (Strange Resting Places) before making his movie debut as the hapless flatmate to Bret McKenzie's character, in 2012's Two Little Boys. Pohatu went on to win fans as an obsessed sergeant battling the supernatural, in hit comedy series Wellington Paranormal. Alongside three fellow Toi Whakaari graduates, he was a founding member of The Modern Māori Quartet. They were the house band on variety show Happy Hour, then hosted their own show, My Party Song. Pohatu played Dalvanius Prime in acclaimed documentary Poi E, and acted in 2018 comedy series Tongue Tied.

Pohatu's Gav is a fantastic creation ... Pohatu ballasts the story, lends it some pathos, and at the same time sends up every poetry scribbling dolphin hugger you've ever met. Reviewer Graeme Tuckett on Maaka Pohatu in movie Two Little Boys, The Dominion Post, 21 September 2012