Taika Waititi

Taika Waititi

New Zealand New ZealanddirectorMaleb. 19758.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Taika Waititi is an acclaimed New Zealand filmmaker, actor, and comedian known for his unique storytelling style and films such as 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' and 'Jojo Rabbit,' and is often celebrated for his contributions to the representation of Pacific Islander culture in cinema.

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Taika Waititi is a notable figure attending the philanthropic event.

Inside NZ’s mega-philanthropy: What drives richlisters and millionaires to donate
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-19
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Taika Waititi is set to direct an adaptation of the award-winning novel James.

Taika Waititi to direct adaptation of the award-winning novel James, author says
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-21
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Taika Waititi attended the screening of Chelsea Winstanley's film and signed his donated works.

Society Insider: Ex-Black Cap Adam Parore’s Hokianga wedding; the Rich List heiress launching a music career
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-05
9.0

Taika Waititi received an award for celebrating his 50th birthday in Ibiza with cigarettes.

2025’s Dubious Achievement Awards - NZ Herald
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-22
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Taika Waititi is a director known for his work in film and has collaborated with Jordan Rivers.

Popular social media creative Jordan Rivers employed in Labour Party leader’s office; private post falls foul of Speaker Gerry Brownlee, citing parliament rules
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-30
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Taika Waititi co-created Wellington Paranormal and contributed to the development of Warren’s Vortex.

SBS On Demand hit sees hilarious father-daughter duo battle smart fridges and property booms
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-12
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Taika Waititi directed Thor: Love and Thunder, where Crowe played a campy Zeus.

Russell Crowe nails Hermann Göring’s accent in new film Nuremberg
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-08
7.0

Taika Waititi visited Cohen Holloway when he was struggling, offering him both a laugh and a job.

Cohen Holloway reflects on cancer battle, Taika Waititi’s support and gratitude
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-07
9.0

Rita Ora is happily married to director Taika Waititi.

Jutarnji list - Rita Ora šokirala obožavatelje novim izgledom inspiriranim Marilyn Monroe
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-10-26
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Taika Waititi was noted for wearing archival Zambesi at the opening night of NZ Fashion Week.

The NZ designers reshaping fashion’s future, after closures and exits
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
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Taika Waititi celebrated his 50th birthday in Spain where Saša Baron Cohen and Hana Palmer first met.

Saša Baron Koen u vezi sa 26 godina mlađom: Hana je OnlyFans model i skroz je odlepio za njom
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-09-27
6.0

Director Taika Waititi remarked on the NZ accent, calling it 'beautiful mumbling'.

From ‘pack a sad’ to ‘cuzzy’, the words and phrases that make us authentically Kiwi
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-25
9.0

Taika Waititi is working with Cliff Curtis on the acquisition of Auckland Film Studios.

Media Insider: Film stars Cliff Curtis, Taika Waititi and Jason Momoa linked to multimillion-dollar deal to buy Auckland Film Studios from Auckland Council
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-24
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Taika Waititi walked the runway at New Zealand Fashion Week opening show.

Two Decades Of Knuefermann: Meet The Quiet Force Behind The Designs
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-17
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The program’s grants, labs and community have helped launch the careers of Taika Waititi.

American independent cinema owes much to Sundance king Robert Redford | Robert Redford
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-17
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Taika Waititi walks the runway at New Zealand Fashion Week opening show.

By the numbers: New Zealand Fashion Week: Kahuria 2025 delivers big crowds and economic lift for Auckland
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-16
9.0

Taika Waititi is a director and actor who is married to Rita Ora.

Najpoznaitja Albanka nauljena pozirala na crvenom tepihu Emi nagrada, šlic do kuka
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-09-15
7.0

New Zealand director Taika Waititi and singer Rita Ora got the white memo as the power couple perfectly coordinate on the Emmys carpet.

The best looks from the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-15
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Nick von K's jewellery has famously been worn by stars like Taika Waititi.

Nick Von K’s NZ Jewellery Brand Hits 15-Year Milestone
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
9.0

Taika Waititi is involved in creating a musical about the Fyre Festival.

Waititi och Ora gör musikal om Fyre-festivalen
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-09-08
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Johansson references Taika Waititi's screenplay for Jojo Rabbit, which also deals with the persecution of Jews.

Scarlett the great: At TIFF, Johansson leaves Marvel behind for a deeply Jewish story of forgiveness
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-04
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Taika Waititi walks the runway at New Zealand Fashion Week opening show.

The Best Beauty Moments From New Zealand Fashion Week: Kahuria 2025
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-01
9.0

Taika Waititi walked the runway at the opening show of New Zealand Fashion Week.

What The Viva Team Added To Their Wishlist At NZFW: Kahuria
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-01
9.0

Taika Waititi walked the runway at New Zealand Fashion Week opening show.

New Zealand Fashion Week: The Keep, Pacific Fusion Fashion Show & The Graduate Collections Have Vision For The Future
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-30
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Taika Waititi Walks The Runway At New Zealand Fashion Week’s Opening Show.

New Zealand Fashion Week Gives The Catwalk To Dogs With Retired Greyhounds In Bespoke Designs
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
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Taika Waititi attended Karen Walker’s show at New Zealand Fashion Week.

New Zealand Fashion Week Kahuria 2025 - Day 4: Zambesi, Karen Walker, Untouched World, Future Of Fashion, AFC, & More
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-28
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