About Us
winning BETTer, winning TOGETHer
Our team
"Ki tai wīwī
Ki tai wāwā
Ki te whai ao
Ki te ao mārama
Tīhei mauri ora."
Through the swirling waters
And the roaring ocean
We emerge into the light
And breathe the essence of life
We are a whānau collective, inspired by words from our traditional Tauranga Moana tauparapara & waiata-ā-ringa (song) 'Papaki Tū Ana' which captures the story of the Tainui canoe coming into Te Awanui harbour.
These words keep us steadfast in our collective global journey to find the leading light in the oceans of creativity.
Ngahere Ririnui-Ryan
Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Wai, Tauranga Moana, Tumutevarovaro, Te Atihaunui-ā-Pāpārangi
Production Secretary
Script Supervisor
Social Media Producer
Interests in Film, Television, Politics and Travel.
Awanui Ririnui-Ryan
Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Wai, Tauranga Moana, Tumutevarovaro, Te Atihaunui-ā-Pāpārangi
Social Media Producer
Jnr Marketing & Communications
Script Writer (In Development)
Interests in Indigenous Rights, Music, Filmmaking, Fitness and Fashion.
Manihera Forbes
Tainui
Pou Tiaki
Navigator
Kaitiaki
Interests in Traditional Waka & star compass Navigation, Water Safety, Whenua Māori.
One Table. Good Vibes. Great Kaupapa.
Table 1 was founded on the belief that when good people come together at one table, great things can happen. Inspired by the storytellers of the past who have nurtured important stories of generations, our team envisioned a space where creativity, collaboration, and cultural integrity could thrive.
Influenced by the principles of mana motuhake (self-determination), Table 1 is a space to make magic. It’s built on the idea that by uniting positive, passionate people, we can create authentic, impactful content that entertains, uplifts, and connects.
With a focus on fun, collaboration, and the collective magic of great minds at one table, Table 1 is where creativity meets purpose and amazing things come to life together.
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