Aroha Hathaway

Actor / Appearances / Voice
Age Range

42—49

Ethnicity

Māori / Multi-ethnic


Aroha’s voice is soulful, expressive, and naturally resonant. She brings an earthy authenticity to her reads, with a calm strength that is both grounding and inspiring. Aroha’s delivery carries cultural depth and emotional clarity, making her a compelling choice for storytelling, narration, and wellness content. Her voice connects with audiences through warmth, wisdom, and presence.

Voice Qualities
- Tone: Earthy, rich, warm
- Energy: Calm, soulful, grounded
- Style: Expressive, nurturing, intuitive
- Accents: General NZ, Te Reo Māori influence
- Strength: Emotional clarity, cultural authenticity, trust

Strengths & Specialties
- Narration: Indigenous storytelling, personal memoir, culture
- Commercial: Wellness, nature, natural products
- Audiobooks: Reflective, heartfelt, rich in tone
- Meditation & Mindfulness: Soothing, grounding guidance
- Educational: Cultural history, heritage storytelling

Studio & Recording Capabilities
Aroha provides warm, broadcast-ready audio suitable for documentary, narration, wellness, and cultural content.

Aroha Hathaway

Artist Resume

Stage

Year
Role
Production

2014

Wai (Lead)

Mooncake and the Kumara Development

Dir. Katie Woolf

2014

Puhi

Te Puhi

Dir. Jennifer Ward-Lealand

2013

Dina (Lead)

Patua

Dir. Renae Maihi

Short Film

Year
Role
Production

2013

Des

Ukaipo

Dir. Kararaina Rangihau

Television

Year
Role
Production

2016

Huia

This Is Piki

Brown Sugar Apple Grunt

Dir. Kiel McNaughton

2010

Presenter

Marae DIY - 2010/2012

Screentime

Dir. Various

2005

Panelist/Guest Host

Ask Your Aunties - 2005/2007

Greenstone TV Limited

Dir. Kim Muriwai

2005

Advertorial Presenter

Good Morning - 2005/2012

Television New Zealand

Dir. Various

2001

Aroha Hathway (Self)

The Fonterra Shout

Television New Zealand

Dir. Various

Commercial

Year
Role
Production

2009

Presenter

Brand Power

Buchanan Group

Dir. Various

Presenter

Year
Role
Production

2010

Presenter

Marae DIY - 2010/2012

Screentime

Dir. Various

2009

Presenter

Brand Power

Buchanan Group

Dir. Various

2005

Advertorial Presenter

Good Morning - 2005/2012

Television New Zealand

Dir. Various

Radio

Year
Role
Production

2007

Drive Host-Weekdays

Radio Waatea

2000

DJ

ZM

Radio Network