ReubenCollier
- Director
- Producer
Rūātoki-raised Reuben Collier cut his screen teeth reporting on Waka Huia. In 2001 he founded Maui TV Productions in Rotorua. Collier's producing and directing credits include Marae, Te Matatini coverage, award-winning documentary Sciascia, and long-running food show Kai Time on the Road. He has also worked in academia and governance, including being a board director for Whakaata Māori. In 2026 he was appointed a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit (CNZM) for services to Māori and education.
Biography
Reuben Collier (Ngāti Porou, Rereahu-Maniapoto) grew up in the rural town of Rūātoki in the Bay of Plenty. He went on to graduate from Waikato University earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with first class honours.
Screenography
Awards
2026 Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM)
For services to Māori and education
2025 Royal Society Te Apārangi Pou Aronui Medal
For distinguished service and sustained contribution to the humanities
2017 Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM)
For services to the television industry and Māori
2015 Ngā Tohu Reo Māori (Māori Language Awards)
Broadcasting - Maori Medium category (Te Ao Papaho - Reo Māori) for: Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau - Ngā Tamariki O Te Kohu
2003 New Zealand Television Awards
Best Māori Language Programme: Sciascia
“Television is but one vehicle to promote and expose New Zealanders to this beautiful language unique to Aotearoa New Zealand. In all of my programmes there's a positive message to be shared.”