My time is your time, let's all have a good time!
Auckland
MIKAIRA
Mikaira Solomon
Auckland Regional Manager, Trainer and Karaoke Host. Mikaira worked within the company as a roady as a teenager and has returned stepping into the roles he was meant for! Mikaira is a witty and humourus host with a flair for charming the punters with his broad musical knowledge and vocal ability. Mikaira our charmer!
ANI
Ani Ihaka
West Auckland based Karaoke Host. A down to earth people person, with sweet and soft tones and exceptional vocals. Ani is our hostess that loves to nurture up and coming talent, loves a good kanikani and is the life of the party! Ani, All heart is our Ani!!
SHILOH
Shiloh Brown
South Auckland Proud Karaoke Host. Shiloh is not new to the music industry but is thriving in his new found love of karaoke! With a musical whanau that instilled musicianship values in him from a young age, Shiloh has a voice that melts hearts and a smile that welcomes the masses. Shiloh is a prestine and jovial host with a knack for drawing in the most shy of singers to feel comfortable. Shiloh, our Nakioke drawcard!
Waikato
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DAVID
David Tasker
Waikato Based Regional Manager, Trainer, Equipment Installer & Karaoke Host An actor, performer, singer, seamstress, designer, comedian and of course a fab karaoke host. David spends his days creating costumes, scripting shows and then by night is a fabulicious Drag queen. A multitalented individual that can cater to any crowd, David is the delight you never knew you needed. David, the Marvellous Creative
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MERCIA
Mercia Box
Waikato based Karaoke Hostess. Mercia is a professional vocalist and musician. Experienced in live performance, she brings her broad musical knowledge and genuine musicianship to the team and wow what a voice she has. Mercia our Kirikiriroa Songstress
North Taranaki
SHAE
Shayna Nikotemo
Taranaki based regular Karaoke hostess, Admionistrator and specializes in private functions. Though this is Shae's first musical position, she comes from a family of musicians that have paved her way to being one of our best crowd catering hostesses and one of our most respected hostesses across taranaki. Shae is the life of the party on and off the mic.
KUVARJI
Kuvarji
Kuvarji is the founder and Owner/Director of Nakioke and Kuvarji Entertainment, based in North Taranaki and servicing the North Island. Kuvarji is a professional vocalist but it all started with social karaoke. Though she gets to sing on many stages, Kuvarji's passion for hosting karaoke will always play a huge role in her career. With her approachable savvy style of hosting Kuvarji is the entertainer.
PHOEBE
Phoebe Norling
Taranaki based regular hostess and Socisl Media Content Creator. Phoebe returns to the industry after a 12 year break and is our funky hostess. Loving all types of music that fuel the soul, Phoebe will bust out some 90's music and even a bit of rap in-between those sing along songs we know and love, Phoebe is a vibe.
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DANNY
Daniel Hawkins
Master of all trades Taranaki based regular Karaoke host, Trainer and Equipment installer. Danny has a background in Sound production, Sound engineering, Music Production and is a professional musician. With an artistic flair and a witty personality, he knows how to keep the party going and the laughs fresh all night long, Danny our Witty Comedian.
HEPZ
Hohepa Murray
Taranaki based regular host. Hohepa was one of Nakioke's original hosts and returns to us after a good 8 year break. With an infectious sense of humour and homourous hosting style, Hohepa is in a league of his own. The Mischief one
CHAR
Char Ellis
Char is Taranaki's Regional Manager regular karaoke, hostess in Plymouth and also covering her fellow hosts across Taranaki Char has been a hardcore Nakiokite and is a people person that loves to support others and keeps the Nakioke vibe hot and happy! Char a vibe in herself
HEPZ
Hohepa Murray
Taranaki based regular host. Hohepa was one of Nakioke's original hosts and returns to us after a good 8 year break. With an infectious sense of humour and homourous hosting style, Hohepa is in a league of his own. The Mischief one
Central & South Taranaki
OLLIE
Oliver Keelty
South Taranaki based regular Karaoke host, Equipment Installer and I.T Manager Ollie has a charismatic personality, with a voice to match. Approachable in demenour, Ollie is the friendliest guy around so is a natural socialite to keep the party vibing. With his deep soulful voice belting out ballads right through to some country and those pop hits, Ollie is an easy listen on the ears. Ollie, our tall glass of milk!
ALEX
Alex Peihopa
South Taranaki based regular karaoke host. Alex is a barrel of talent with a personality to match! His old school musical style draws you in and your are captivated for life with his spunk. Alex, the spunky one!
Whanganui
URIAH
Uriah Wallace
Whanganui based Trainer & rregular Karaoke host for all Whanganui and Manawatu venues and private gigs Uriah is a renown musician of many talents accompanied with great musicianship. With a genuine uplifting personality , Uriah brings an energy to the stage like no other. Uriah is our musical jack of all trades.
LIZ
Elizabeth Anderson
Whanganui based cover host for all Whanganui and Manawatu venues and private gigs. Liz a natural performer, musician and musical teacher. With a upbeat personality that shines on the mic and a powerful vocal to capture the masses, Liz is an amazing talent we are blessed to have on the team. Liz our natural performer.
HINEKURA
Hinekura Pauro
Whanganui based Hinekura is our Quiz master and Karaoke host. With a love for many different genre, Hinekura like vibe with the crowd. Her sweet soft tones melt the hearts of those listening and her jovial hosting style sets the tone for a great night had by all. Hinekura our gentle soul!
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LEXUS
Lexus Smith
Whanganui based regular Karaoke Host in Palmerton North, Feilding & Whanganui. Lexus is old school at heart, from singing style to tikanga and whanaungatanga oozes from all he does, inspiring and lifting the confidence of those that grace his path. With a soulful voice that thrills the senses, he lingers in the hearts of those that hear him. Lexus, our Nakioke Inspiration.
Rangitikei & Waiouru
ELIZABETH
Elizabeth Barnett
Hunterville, Taihape, and Waiouru-based karaoke hostess, Elizabeth is our social butterfly who enjoys everything karaoke, from listening to singers of all types to trying new songs herself. With a genuine smile and a welcoming demeanor, Elizabeth hosts a gig for all to enjoy! Elizabeth our genuine karaoke fanatic
Manawatu
CASSIE
Cassie Katene
Manawatu's Regional Manager and regular karaoke hostess in Palmerston North and covering Manawatu Venues and Private Functions as and where needed. Cassie with an old school soul and a flair of genuine hosting, Cassie's enthusiastic style sees our singing community hooked. Specialising in crowd catered songs & Old school, Cassie always puts on a great show. Cassie, our fuel for the soul!
KORE
Jeff Olasa
Manawatu based regular host in Palmerton North and surrounding areas. Kore is a gentle host with a charasmatic personality that is welcoming to all. With a confidence that sees him exploring all types of music, Kore is a vibe you just don't wanna miss. Kore, our gentle sparkle in the dark!
We would like to acknowledge our past staff members
Alison Bell
Asher Williams
Atamu Manuel
Dallas Ngaio King
Ella May Pomare
Felicha Willing
Jamane Broughton - Reweti
The Captain (Karl Austin)
Kayla Hetaraka
Matapaepae Urwin
Mikey Solomon
Paul Michaels
Pukeroa Cooper
Te Hau Mihi Adams
Tiffany Schweiger