Tōmairangi Paterson-Waaka is a Māori creative artist of Te Arawa, Te Rarawa and Tainui descent. Originally from Rotorua, she moved to Ōtautahi to study at the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic arts (NASDA) which she has recently graduated from.
A few of her previous show credits include Hine Hōia - Hine Hōia - (Chamber Music); Velma Kelly - Chicago (NASDA); Peter Quince - A Midsummer Nights Dream; Morgan – Godspell; and Kevin and Tobee L’ rone in Tusk puppets Christmas show - The Flight Before Christmas.
Tōmairangi has also performed The Lost Sock with Tusk puppets at the Off Centre Arts Festival in 2023 and is excited to be part of this show again in a different role.
Court Shows
- 2024 - The Lost Sock - Puppeteer