Anika Moa MC/Entertainer Profile

Profile

Iconic Empowering Entertainer

One of New Zealand’s best known recording artists, television presenters and entertainers, Anika has been a household name since the turn of the millennium… and one of those celebs you wanna be friends with!

Making her start as a Kiwi pop star, Anika’s musical career saw her release six albums, win four NZ Music Awards– including Best Female Vocalist, and find success in kids’ albums Songs for Bubba’s. And she didn’t stop there. Anika boasts a lengthy career in broadcasting, and as a profilic MC and entertainer too, leaning into her signature, off-the-cuff style and getting iconic results. Quirky and daring, Anika engages effortlessly whether she’s hosting her own Maori TV chat show, TVNZ One’s Seven Sharp, or handling a rowdy panel. Anika Moa was also a fan favorite during her time on The Hits Drive Show.

She has the flair, the brio and the industry cred to talk the talk, and back it up. With decades of experience to share, Anika was one of four musical pundits lending their expertise to the judging panel for 2022 Harcourts Dancing for Hospice, as well as a guest panellist on TVNZ Three’s The Masked Singer, a 2022 Kiwi reality singing competition. 20 years, countless stages: Anika brings that star power (and fun) to every event she is part of.

Pronoun

She/Her

Ethnicity

European, Māori

Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Skills

Interviewing like Oprah, MC, Public Speaking - Making people feel relaxed and comfortable, Singing & Performing

Interests

Friends & Family, Reading, Running, Singing, Touring

Social Links

Event Highlights

2025AXIS Awards, Comms Council - MC
2024Window & Glass Association NZ Annual Awards Dinner, Taylored Events - MC
2024Women in Leadership Summit New Zealand, The Leadership Institute - Speaker

Testimonials (4)

Ashley van Straalen | Events & Marketing Coordinat

Anika is an absolute legend so we were excited to have her back again to MC our awards evening. Anika’s humour and natural stage presence helped keep our crowd engaged throughout the lengthy show and we have had nothing but positive feedback from guests!

AXIS Awards 2025

Comms Council