Anna is SoundCheck Aotearoa’s Project Manager, working across community outreach and collaboration, and leading an 18-month project funded by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, setting up a Sexual Harm Prevention and Response Advisor role for the NZ music community and working alongside the Māori Music Industry Coalition on a broader Te Ao Māori project.
Ninakaye Taane-Tinorau
Ninakaye has managed her younger brother, high-profile artist and producer Tiki Taane, as well as his companies, trust, and record label since 2007. She mentors managers and artists via the Music Managers Forum Aotearoa and is also a Board Member, as well as a Board Member of Soundcheck Aotearoa. An executive member of the Māori Music Industry Coalition, Ninakaye is hugely proactive about creating positive change within the Aotearoa Music Industry and community.
Rachel Harrison
Melanie Calvesbert
Mel was born, grew up and lives in Te Whanganui a Tara (Wellington). She is Pākehā and in October 2022, made the leap to self employment. The primary focus of her work is working alongside communities and organisations as they seek to both respond well and prevent all forms of sexual harm including sexual harassment in workplaces and child sexual abuse.