Ko Taupiri raaua ko Te Horohoroinga o nga ringa o Kahumatamomoe ooku maunga
Ko Waikato raaua ko Pokaitu ooku awa
Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Ngaati Mahuta rauua ko Ngaati Kea\Ngaati Tuara nga hapuu
Ko Tuurangawaewae te marae
Ko Waikato Tainui raaua ko Te Arawa taku iwi
Ko Renata Te Wiata Ahau
Instrument/s: Bass Guitar & Vocals
Music Influences: Larry Graham, George Duke, Nile Rodgers, Louis Prima
Musical Aspirations: “To play good music wherever, whenever I can.”
Other Instruments: Acoustic Guitar
Renata joined the band over a year ago and primarily plays base guitar – He is also Noel’s cousin.
As an avid bassist since he was twelve, Renata participated in local jazz band competitions around the country.
Renata’s whaanau entourage performs at various social events, alongside Noel and Poihaakena (Noel’s son).
He also enjoys listening to and playing funk and disco genres.