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From warrior to everyman—always unforgettable
Over more than fifteen years, Rob Kipa-Williams has established himself as a versatile and charismatic actor, drawing proudly on his Māori (Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Raukawa), Irish, and Scottish heritage.
Rob’s early career spanned a wide range of New Zealand television and film, with notable appearances in Shortland Street, The Brokenwood Mysteries, Find Me a Māori Bride, Nothing Trivial, and Korero Mai. His film credits include The Deadlands and Waru. Trans-Tasman audiences first embraced him across three seasons of 800 Words.
His Australasian profile rose dramatically with his ground-breaking portrayal of Ari Parata in long-running Australian series Home and Away—the first authentic representation of Māori family and culture on Australian primetime television. He also reached global audiences as D’Angelo in The Meg and Malakai in Pearl in Paradise for the Hallmark Channel.
Recent screen projects include the thriller Deep Water (2024) and the U.S. series Chief of War (2025), furthering his international reach.
In parallel, Rob has built a respected profile as a voice artist, voicing major campaigns for BNZ, Meridian Energy, Adidas – All Blacks, and Tourism New Zealand, among others.
Having returned home to Aotearoa, Rob is also pursuing his passion for hauora—the Māori philosophy of health and wellbeing—through initiatives such as the multilingual meditation app HAAAA.
Anchored by cultural identity yet open to the world stage, Rob continues to embrace both local and international opportunities across screen, stage, and voice.
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