Ngahihi o te ra Bidois

Motivational Speaker, Author & Business Leader

Ngahihi o te ra Bidois is a New Zealand Māori leader, motivational speaker, author, and professional director. A multi-award-winning speaker and educator, he inspires organisations worldwide with insights drawn from Māori wisdom, leadership expertise, and practical business experience.

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Ngahihi o te ra Bidois is a distinguished New Zealand Māori leader, motivational speaker, author, entrepreneur, and professional director. Often described as a scholar, educator, columnist, husband, and father, Ngahihi brings a unique blend of cultural insight, business acumen, and inspirational storytelling to every audience.

Known as “The Face of New Zealand,” Ngahihi has delivered award-winning keynote addresses to organisations around the world. His presentations combine Māori wisdom, practical leadership strategies, and personal stories to inspire individuals and organisations to achieve their highest potential. He is a multi-award-winning speaker, recognised by the National Professional Speakers Association New Zealand as Speaker of the Year and Inspirational Speaker of the Year, among other accolades.

In addition to his speaking career, Ngahihi is a highly experienced director, chairing multi-million-dollar organisations and contributing to the strategic leadership of the education and health sectors. He holds a Business degree, a Secondary Teaching Diploma, a Certificate in Company Direction, and a Master’s degree in Education (with honours).

Ngahihi is the author of Ancient Wisdom Modern Solutions, and his mission is to help people and organisations navigate their leadership journeys with clarity, purpose, and cultural insight. His authenticity, warmth, and wisdom make him a sought-after keynote speaker, board advisor, and mentor.

Ngahihi o te ra Bidois has an immediate impact the moment he walks on stage. His sincerity, his commitment, and his connection to his heritage are powerful. His message is universal and yet somehow fresh. But, what will ultimately win you over is his heart. It shines like a bright light on every person he touches. Audiences will long remember and appreciate his message and will long admire his life's journey. CSP & CPAE
He was very inspirational, and down to earth, he challenged everyone on a personal level, so much so that he moved many delegates to tears. He was able to do this because of the immediate rapport he was able to build with the delegates….within minutes of his talk commencing he had the audience captivated. All delegates walked away, moved, inspired, motivated and focused. We couldn’t have asked for more. RAMS Financial Group Pty Ltd
Ngahihi o te ra Bidois was one of the keynote speakers at our annual Urology Nurses conference. His presentation on leadership was perfectly presented, extremely appropriate and delightfully entertaining. He captured the essence of our conference theme and as such, connected with our delegates on a professional and personal level. Our delegates feedback confirmed these factors and one of the words used most to describe his presentation was inspirational, as was demonstrated by the enthusiasm and interest shown him during the break. I would commend Ngahihi o te ra Bidois as a speaker to health professionals because he connects comfortably, demonstrates kindness and compassion while reflecting his culture and passion for life. Pene Meiklejohn