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- Birth nameAroha Edward Awarau
- Aroha Awarau was born in 1976 in Hawera, Taranaki, New Zealand. He was a writer and producer, known for Disrupt (2021), The Price of Milk (2000) and Home (2014). He died on January 14, 2026 in New Zealand.
- Recognised for reporting that highlighted Maori perspectives and current affairs, and his work often aimed to create space for Indigenous voices in mainstream media.
- Began his career in journalism, working for TVNZ, Maori Television and various print publications.
- Ngati Ruanui, Nga Rauru and Ngaruahine descent.
- His second play "Officer 27" was a finalist at the NZ Adams Playwriting awards and the New Zealand Script Writing Awards in 2016.
- Had a degree in film and television from the University of Waikato.
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