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Tim Tipene (Ngāti Kurī, Ngāpuhi) is the award-winning author of nine children's picture books and junior novels including Kura Toa, Haere and Taming the Taniwha. A pioneering youth and self-defence counsellor, he leads the Warrior Kids programme. Tim lives with his family in West Auckland.

Zak Waipara (Rongowhakataa, Ngāti Ruapani, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu), has illustrated and written widely for children’s books, comics, newspaper graphics, motion graphics and animations. He works as a designer lecturer, illustrator and animator, and lives in Auckland.

Rob Ruha is a Rotorua-based musician and academic.