M9: Anika Moa performs at the M9 Matariki celebration

A ground-breaking hybrid of 'Ted Talks', a theatre show and a ‘micro’ conference, and designed to be accessible to all Aotearoa, M9 presents nine unique, juxtaposed Māori voices, each with a unique perspective in celebration of Matariki and Te Ao Māori

Anika Moa has had a strong, wild and exquisite career. Songwriting being her first love, it began with a bang and has been a thrilling ride ever since. From adult music to bubbas music to TV to radio and everything in-between, Anika is not one to shy away from new things and taking risks to further her passion in performance and art.

Anika is a māmā to four children and puts them first, always. They inspire and challenge her at times and she takes what she learns from them and inserts them into her creativity in abundance. She is also slowly on her te reo māori journey which has been something she has wanted to pursue for a long time. Her hobby is running so watch out bitches cos she's determined and has muscly legs now. She also loves sleeping.

The wakatauki she lives by for 2022 is ' if it scares you, do it!'

Anika joined the impressive line-up of all-wāhine creatives and thought-leaders who took the stage to inspire, empower and entertain with unique stories that speak to the event's theme, Matariki Rau Mahara - the Power of Reflection.