Hana Mereraiha (Te Arawa, Ngāi Tahu, Tainui, Taranaki ki Te Tauihu) is a Māori creative, lecturer, and producer based in Tāmaki Makaurau. As the director of Tauripua Creations, she works across music, film, and language revitalisation, with a focus on elevating te reo Māori through contemporary storytelling. Hana has contributed to major projects including Waiata Anthems, Māoriland’s Shrek Reo Māori, Disney’s Reo Māori adaptations, and Aotearoa Songbook, and is the visionary behind Kōkōuri and Rauorohia. Her work centres on weaving mātauranga Māori, waiata, and screen into living, accessible platforms for future generations.