Māui Hitchens

Maui brings a deeply rooted cultural presence and a strikingly calm authority for such a young voice. His tone blends youth and gravitas, giving him a powerful edge in bilingual and kaupapa-driven content. Whether anchoring a public campaign or voicing a rangatahi character, Maui’s delivery is thoughtful, clear, and grounded in mana.

Voice Qualities:
• Tone: Deep for youth, resonant, steady
• Energy: Controlled, grounded, with quiet intensity
• Style: Purposeful, measured, culturally connected
• Accents: Native NZ English, fluent Te Reo Māori
• Strength: Credibility and calm with a rangatahi perspective

Strengths & Specialities:
• Commercial: Ideal for campaigns aimed at rangatahi, iwi engagement, or social impact
• Character Work: Realistic young adult male characters with quiet depth
• Audiobooks: Steady, clean narration for contemporary fiction and kaupapa Māori titles
• Explainers: Excellent pacing and clarity for bilingual educational or civic messaging
• Audio Drama: Strong emotional containment and authenticity for naturalistic roles