Ngatapa Black (Tūhoe, Te Whānau a Apanui) is the Tumu Pāpāho (Head of Content) at Whakaata Māori, with over 20 years’ experience in television production and broadcasting. An award-winning producer, Ngatapa leads with kaupapa Māori values to amplify te reo Māori and Indigenous storytelling. Her work has supported major cultural events and empowered Māori creatives to shape authentic content for audiences in Aotearoa and beyond.