Meet the Musicians

We're Youth Arts New Zealand (YANZ), Aotearoa's leading youth-led social enterprise generating equitable opportunities for rangatahi/young people to explore creativity, both as a career and as a means of self-expression. Our vision is for an Aotearoa where every young New Zealander knows the worth of their creative identity.

Meet the team behind the madness

Our talented youth-led team champion the mahi of YANZ, lending their entrepreneurial and creative talents to impact the lives of the rangatahi they work with through innovative and inclusive programs and initiatives. They are dedicated to providing opportunities for young people to develop their skills, gain valuable experience, and make a positive impact in their communities.

Our normal working hours are Monday to Thursday (9am - 5pm).

Darius Martin-Baker

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Zak Devey

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Kauri Tearaura

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Kelly-Ann Maxwell

she/her

Sam Witters

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Tania Jones

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Ruby Macomber

she/her

Phodiso Dintwe

Eric Soakai

They/Him

Danielle Hao-Aickin 郝丹丹

she/her

Matthew Goldsworthy

he/him

Harrison Sugrue

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Board of Trustees ✨

Recruited in mid-2020, our founding Board of Trustees are highly respected leaders from across Aotearoa, with backgrounds ranging from media entrepreneurship to arts law and philanthropy.

Darius Martin-Baker

he/him

Zak Devey

he/him

Kauri Tearaura

they/them

Kelly-Ann Maxwell

she/her

Sam Witters

she/her

Tania Jones

she/her

Ruby Macomber

she/her

Phodiso Dintwe

Eric Soakai

They/Him

Danielle Hao-Aickin 郝丹丹

she/her

Matthew Goldsworthy

he/him

Harrison Sugrue

he/him

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What's the plan?

If you're interested in learning more about our goals and objectives, we encourage you to download our strategic plan. This comprehensive document outlines our strategy for the coming years, including our vision, mission, values, and key initiatives.

By downloading our strategic plan, you'll gain valuable insights into our organization's direction and the steps we're taking to achieve our goals. We believe that transparency is key to building trust with our stakeholders, and we're proud to share our plan with you.So what are you waiting for? Take a look at our strategic plan and see for yourself what we're all about.

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