Kia Orana,
My name is...
Teremoana Rapley
more than an award-winning singer songwriter...
PRECIS
WORK LOCATIONS
television, music, tour management
• United States (New York, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Detroit, Honolulu, San Francisco, Austin)
• Jamaica
(Negril, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios)
• Scotland (Edinburgh)
• Ireland
(Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Galway)
• Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam)
• Cook Islands (Rarotonga)
• Samoa (Western) Upolu, Savaii
•American Samoa (Pagopago)
• Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide)
• Thailand (Bangkok, Hua Hin)
• Canada (Toronto, Vancouver, Banff)
• England (London, Glastonbury)
• France (Marseille)
• New Caledonia
(Noumea, Paita, Thio)
• French Polynesia (Tahiti, Taputapuaatea, Raiatea)
WORK EXPERIENCE
RETAIL MANAGER
The Plantation Store
May 2008 – February 2013 (4 years, 10 months)
Auckland, NZ
Co-founded the physical store based in New Windsor, Auckland in 2008. Set up all business management, created and developed operations management and systems administration, distribution systems for the store and screen-printed and designed for South Pacific clothing label, Overstayer Clothing. Set up the online store in 2011 as well as its stock and distribution system, closing its online component in February 2013.
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION MANAGER
Brownwen Christianos (Green Fire Islands)
February 2008 – February 2009 (NZ)
Genre
Documentary
Audience
General
Synopsis
A documentary of the cultural and musical exchange between Maori and Irish artists creating works using traditional instruments.
Responsibilities
Management of the shooting crew, equipment and workflow.
DOP
Alun Bollinger
LEAD STRATEGIST
Auckland Unlimited / March 2020 - Current Auckland, NZ.
Developing, implementing and delivering the creative economy strategy for the creative economy unit.
BOARD MEMBER
Māori & Pacifica Tech Careers Activation Trust
Jan 2020 - Current Auckland, NZ.
To promote a range of activation, event and education services across New Zealand to young Maori and Pacific Peoples' in New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, to inspire them to pursue a career in technology.
EVENT MANAGER
The Plantation Store
February 2015 - April 2017. Auckland, NZ.
Event | Community Event - Elevated Family Park Jam at Potters Park, Auckland (21 February 2015) supported by Albert-Eden Local Board (AKL, NZ) (attendance > 2000 )
Event | Community Event - Elevated Family Park Jam at Te Matariki Clendon, Auckland (14 November 2015) supported by Manurewa Local Board and Urbanesia 2015. (AKL, NZ) (attendance > 5000 )
Event | Mo'Arts Jam - Tōia/Fairburn Reserve, Ōtāhuhu, January 2016 (Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board & Auckland Council). (AKL , NZ)
Event | Community Event - The Saturday Morning Hip Hop Show Co-Lab with Dirty Lovers Freestyle Rap Olympics Nov 2016, Ōtara Town Centre, AKL, NZ (Ōtara Local Board & Urbanesia) (attendance > 1000 )
Event | Community Event - After School Sessions, Nov 2016, Fresh Gallery Ōtara, OMAC SoundLab. Ōtara Town Centre, AKL, NZ (Ōtara Local Board & Urbanesia)
Event | Community Event - Elevated Clendon Recreation Centre, Nov 2016 AKL, NZ (Manurewa Local Board & Urbanesia) . (attendance > 4500 )
SPECIALIST ADVISER
Auckland Council, The Southern Initiative
April 2017 - March 2020 Auckland, NZ.
The Southern Initiative is a place-based unit and the social innovation arm of Auckland Council. The unit's focus is to broker deals of networks and create social, economic and environmental change by working with community, NGO's, local and central government agencies.
EVENT / TOUR MANAGER
On the Road Events (OTR Events)
March-August 2015. Auckland, NZ.
Responsibilities
Advertising, Marketing, Tour Management (transport, accommodation, logistics) Event Management (venues, suppliers, talent)
Shows
Lifelike Touring (Australia) and Sesame Street 'Elmo's World Tour' [NZ - Auckland, Christchurch] (March 2015)
HGI Harlem Globetrotters World Tour [NZ & Australia - Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, Invercargill, Christchurch, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth] (June 2015).
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Auckland Council
June 2016 - April 2017. Auckland, NZ.
Scoping Report | Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Signature Arts Event development in consultation with community stakeholders.
Community Development | Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Signature Arts Event Community Development, programme design and delivery.
BOARD MEMBER
Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ)
July 2017 - June 2018 Auckland, NZ.
Working within a team of passionate musicians, managers and label owners advocating for it's members.
BOARD MEMBER
Women in Film and Television NZ (WIFTNZ)
October 2013 - October 2015. Auckland, NZ.
Working within a team of experienced film and television creators and executives making governance decisions in the best interests of our organization and its members within a volatile industry. Vice Chair (2015)
PROJECT MANAGER
Quabax Wax
February 2009 – April 2014 (5 years, 3 months) Auckland, NZ
Position
Administrator, Transmedia Manager, Tour Manager, Project Manager
Responsibilities
Management of all projects involving the King Kapisi brand. This includes working alongside his sponsors in all streams of local and international marketing (online, street, clubs, festivals), maintaining his online content (all social media as well as designing his website), international taxes, visas, road (all itineraries) and tour (bookings and payments) management and producing his music videos.
Highlights
Glastonbury Festival 2011, United Kingdom
Babel Med Festival 2012, Marseille France
SXSW 2011 & 2012 Austin, TX, USA
ReggaeSumfest, Montego Bay, Jamaica (2007).
EVENT MANAGER
TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre, Lion Foundation, Rotary Clubs
January 2008 – May 2008 (5 months)
Auckland, NZ
Event
Mayoress’ Charity Gala Ball, 24th May 2008.
Responsibilities
Management of entire production team and a sub-committee of 24, working alongside Hon. Mayor Len Brown.
PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN
Teremoana
September 1987 – Present. Auckland, NZ
Responsibilities
Maintain career as a Performing/Recording Artist with integrity over the past 31 years. Worked as a backing vocalist / DJ selector for NZ rap artist King Kapisi since 2002.
Highlights
1992 RIANZ Most Promising Female Vocalist Award
1993 Most Played Track – Beautiful People (NZOA)
1995 RIANZ Female Vocalist of Year Award
1996 Top 10 (NO.10) billing on U.S Billboard Dance Charts with ‘Babble’ (ex-Thompson Twins)
1997-1998 Face/Voice of TV2 Brand Campaign
2014 Tangireka Music Award (Cook Islander in Mainstream)
2018 Inducted into the Aotearoa (New Zealand) Music Hall of Fame with politically conscious rap group, Upper Hutt Posse.
TELEVISION PRODUCER
Maori Television Service
March 2005 – March 2015. Auckland, NZ
Position
Producer, Production Manager, Field and Studio Director, Overall Skills Trainer, Associate Producer, Editor, Camera Operator, Script writer, Executive Producer, Researcher, Talent Wrangler, Studio DA, Programme Creation
Genre
Magazine, Music, Entertainment, Youth.
Audience
General, Mature, Youth.
No. Of Prgs Prod.
1,457 (Mar 2013 - 2005)
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Manukau City Council
August 2007 – October 2007 (3 months)
Telstra Clear Pacific Events Centre, Manukau City, NZ.
Event
Sir Barry Curtis Farewell
Responsibilities
Overall management of the event.
FIELD DIRECTOR
TVNZ
December 2004 – March 2005 (4 months)
Auckland, NZ
Responsibilities
Script writing, field directing, editing and delivery of ½ hour programme.
Programme
Polyfest Series, Tongan Stage.
Genre
Magazine
Audience
General
Transmission
PolyFest Series, Tongan Stage 1 x 26 minute (TX 2005)
EVENT MANAGER
Manukau City Council
September 2007 – October 2007 (2 months) Manukau, Auckland (NZ)
Event
Villa Maria Cult Couture Fashion Show 2007, Telstra Clear Pacific Events Centre, Manukau, NZ.
Responsibilities
Management of entire production excluding model training. Artist hireage, negotiation and management, artist contracts management, administration, technical production management, show design and development, show production schedule management, venue relationship management, scriptwriting and director of live shows.
Quabax Publishing House
March 2011 – June 2012 (1 year 4 months)
Auckland, NZ
Magazine
Overdue Magazine
Roles
Editor in Chief, Writer, Photographer, Designer, Layout, Print Preparation
Responsibilities
A 152 page seasonally released magazine featuring articles on creative people based around the world. Distributed in Spain, Italy, New Zealand and Australia. Physical copy released in english, online versions in english, Italian, Maori and Spanish.
EDITOR IN CHIEF
ENTERTAINMENT MANAGER
Toi o Manukau
November 2003 – February 2008 (4 years 4 months) Hayman Park, Manukau, NZ
Event Waitangi Family Day Celebrations (Manukau, New Zealand)
Start date 2008/2007/2006/2005/2004 (intermittent work over five years)
End Date Three Month Contract (November – February)
Responsibilities
Management of the entire stage/performance area. Included booking talent, programming, all stage crew management, administration, contracts, security management, media liaison, health and safety management and artist/performer management.
Acts
2004 Unity Pacific, Glenn Compain, Lavina Williams, King Kapisi, Urban Beat, Righteous in Rhyme, FLEP Band, Kahu Records Showcase, K’Lee, Quik n Ezy, The Artistry
2005 3HD, Wiremu Hohaia, 2XL, Whirimako Black, Mudshake, Urban Beat, Adeaze, Dziah, Dei Hamo, Katchafire, Te Umere o te Aroha.
2006 Ashley Sua, Taste of Africa, 3HD, Chin Wu, Urban Beat, Brother Love, Rachana Natayalana, Unity Pacific, D1 Entertainment, Latin Fever, Cydel, Emma and Sharni, Katchafire
2007 Manu Huia, Tohu, Vision X, Che Fu, Ardijah, Taste of Africa, Heavenly Chaos, Ashley Sua, Wiremu and Ora, XQWZT, 3HD
2008 Bunny Rugs (RIP 2014), Vivah, Che Fu, SAS, XQWZT, Nesian Mystik, Mt Roskill Drumline, Manu Huia, Rachana Natyalana, Taste of Africa, Brother Love with Chuck Upu, K BIRDS, Dam Native, Ruia Aperahama.
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION MANAGER
Manukau City Council
September 2006 – October 2006 (2 months)
Telstra Clear Pacific Events Centre, Manukau, NZ
Event
Villa Maria Cult Couture Fashion Show 2006.
Responsibilities
Management of Technical Production, including a live television crew.
FREELANCE WRITER
Selector Magazine
February 1999 – September 2001 (2 years 8 months). Auckland, NZ
Responsibilities To deliver articles to the Editors specifications. Interviewees include Aaliyah, Ben Harper, Destinys Child, Micheal Franti. Also wrote for Back2Basics Magazine and Sugamedia.com - a webzine co-founded and established (from an e-newsletter) in 2005 (No. of issues: 13).
FIELD REPORTER
TVNZ
February 1994 – December 1995 (1 year 11 months) Auckland, NZ
Responsibilities
Presenting, Researching.
Programme
What Now!
Genre
Childrens
Audience
General
Synopsis What Now! is one of New Zealand's longest running children's series with well over 20 years behind the production. I presented a once a month segment with a fellow musician about things that were ‘hot’ or ‘not’.
FIELD DIRECTOR
Visionary Film and TV
November 2004 – March 2005 (5 months)
Auckland, NZ.
Responsibilities
Management of team in the field, editing, storyboard planning, voiceover script.
Programme
I Roam NZ (Six episode series)
Series One
Genre Reality (Indigenous)
Audience General
Synopsis
A b-girl (Hip-Hop artform dancer) and kapahaka enthusiast (traditional maori performing culture) travel around New Zealand. The result is a snapshot of what happens when an urban girl and a country boy share new experiences in small country towns.
Transmission (TVNZ TVOne)
3 x 23 minute episodes (TX 2005) Queenstown Episode, Hokitika Episode, Panguru Episode
SET BUILDER
Renaissance Pictures
October 1992 – June 1993 (9 months)
Auckland, NZ
Building sets for Hercules and Tommyknockers.
SENIOR DIRECTOR
Presenter, Scriptwriter, Presenter Liaison, Camera Operator
TVNZ
February 1996 – November 2004 (8 years 10 months) Auckland, NZ
Programme
Mai Time
Responsibilities
To research, create, script, shoot and deliver inserts for the show. Manage and train the presenters and artist liaison. Role model workshops with schools and tertiary institutions.
Series 2-10
Genre Indigenous Youth Magazine
Duration 26-52 minutes
Audience General
Synopsis An Indigenous youth magazine show focused on utilising youth culture as a means to edutain youth.
Transmission TX 1996, 1997,1998,1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 (nine seasons)
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION MANAGER
Maori Womens Development Incorporation (MWDI)
June 2007, ASB Showgrounds, Auckland (NZ)
Event
Atamira – Maori in the City: Tatai Hikohiko Awards Dinner (Indigenous).
Responsibilities
Management of Technical Production, script-writing.