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03-07-2025
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Award-Winning Musician MOHI Shares Raw New Single I Need U, Out Today
Press Release – The Public Good Following the success of his breakout EP The Flowers That Grow, award-winning genre-bending artist MOHI (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa) returns with his most vulnerable work yet – I NEED U, a soulful and haunting reflection on addiction, grief, and healing. The track and music video are out today on all major streaming platforms. Marking a shift in tone and subject matter, I NEED U explores MOHI's personal relationship with alcohol and drugs during one of the most difficult times in his life. Drawn from the depths of pain, the song captures the emotional weight of unresolved trauma and the search for escape when the world becomes too hard to face. Through his signature blend of R&B, soul, and lyrical honesty, MOHI creates a space where pain is met with compassion. I NEED U is a sonic confession – both a reckoning and a release – delivered with rawness, groove, and melodic grace. The track continues MOHI's year-long musical journey, The Flowers That Grow From Concrete Pavements, which began with the heartfelt Flowers in Hendo and nostalgic Just Kids. While those tracks celebrated whānau, community, and childhood, I NEED U delves inward, offering listeners an unfiltered glimpse into the artist's darker moments – and the growth that follows. Director / Producer: Luke Penney Director of Photography: Luke Stockman Art Director: Jordan jtl Tarpett-Lee Art Assistant: Tarquin Slater Art Assistant: Alice Bratley Gaffer: Julian Wagner Lighting Assistant: Benjamin Annabelle 1st AC: Joey Leu 2nd AC: Kirill Griffen Colourist: Devan Narsai Stylist: Gee Pikinga Stylist: Chontaine Thompson-Pirake BTS: / jakodvisuals Camera Package: Gear Room NZ Made with the support of NZ On Air I NEED U Single Credits: Written by: MOHI Produced by: Mixed by: BHaru Mastered by: KOG Studios Backing Vocalists: HOPE Distribution: PRECISE ABOUT MOHI Hailing from the urban streets of Henderson, West Auckland, award-winning Indigenous artist MOHI is a once-in-a-lifetime talent. His music weaves Te Reo Māori and traditional Māori storytelling with English lyrics and urban influences, creating a unique and visionary sound. With whakapapa connecting to Te Tai Tokerau, Tauranga Moana, and Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, MOHI's journey is deeply rooted in his Māori heritage. Since launching his solo career in 2020, MOHI has grown to become a household name. With a string of chart-topping hit singles under his belt, MOHI's music has struck a chord with listeners from all walks of life across the globe. His latest project 'The Flowers That Grow From Concrete Pavements' has already seen two singles topping the NZ Music Singles Charts 2024. Last year, MOHI won the Best Te Reo Māori Album and Best Male Artist at the Māori Music Awards 2024. MOHI was also nominated for the 'Best Māori Artist' and the 'Mana Reo' awards at this year's Aotearoa Music Awards 2024 and clinched the coveted APRA MAIOHA AWARD for his waiata 'Me Pēhea Rā.' In May 2025, MOHI took the first showing of his latest project 'The Flowers That Grow From Concrete Pavements' to FOCUS International Showcase Festival in Wales and in June of the same he performed his latest single Starry Skies as part of Matariki Mā Puanga, Aotearoa's official Matariki broadcast.
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03-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Award-Winning Musician MOHI Shares Raw New Single I Need U, Out Today
Press Release – The Public Good Through his signature blend of R&B, soul, and lyrical honesty, MOHI creates a space where pain is met with compassion. I NEED U is a sonic confession – both a reckoning and a release – delivered with rawness, groove, and melodic grace. Following the success of his breakout EP The Flowers That Grow, award-winning genre-bending artist MOHI (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa) returns with his most vulnerable work yet – I NEED U, a soulful and haunting reflection on addiction, grief, and healing. The track and music video are out today on all major streaming platforms. Marking a shift in tone and subject matter, I NEED U explores MOHI's personal relationship with alcohol and drugs during one of the most difficult times in his life. Drawn from the depths of pain, the song captures the emotional weight of unresolved trauma and the search for escape when the world becomes too hard to face. Through his signature blend of R&B, soul, and lyrical honesty, MOHI creates a space where pain is met with compassion. I NEED U is a sonic confession – both a reckoning and a release – delivered with rawness, groove, and melodic grace. The track continues MOHI's year-long musical journey, The Flowers That Grow From Concrete Pavements, which began with the heartfelt Flowers in Hendo and nostalgic Just Kids. While those tracks celebrated whānau, community, and childhood, I NEED U delves inward, offering listeners an unfiltered glimpse into the artist's darker moments – and the growth that follows. I NEED U is part of the forthcoming Side B of MOHI's ongoing project, due later in 2025. Director / Producer: Luke Penney Director of Photography: Luke Stockman Art Director: Jordan jtl Tarpett-Lee Art Assistant: Tarquin Slater Art Assistant: Alice Bratley Gaffer: Julian Wagner Lighting Assistant: Benjamin Annabelle 1st AC: Joey Leu 2nd AC: Kirill Griffen Colourist: Devan Narsai Stylist: Gee Pikinga Stylist: Chontaine Thompson-Pirake BTS: / jakodvisuals Camera Package: Gear Room NZ Made with the support of NZ On Air I NEED U Single Credits: Written by: MOHI Produced by: Mixed by: BHaru Mastered by: KOG Studios Backing Vocalists: HOPE Distribution: PRECISE ABOUT MOHI Hailing from the urban streets of Henderson, West Auckland, award-winning Indigenous artist MOHI is a once-in-a-lifetime talent. His music weaves Te Reo Māori and traditional Māori storytelling with English lyrics and urban influences, creating a unique and visionary sound. With whakapapa connecting to Te Tai Tokerau, Tauranga Moana, and Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, MOHI's journey is deeply rooted in his Māori heritage. Since launching his solo career in 2020, MOHI has grown to become a household name. With a string of chart-topping hit singles under his belt, MOHI's music has struck a chord with listeners from all walks of life across the globe. His latest project 'The Flowers That Grow From Concrete Pavements' has already seen two singles topping the NZ Music Singles Charts 2024. Last year, MOHI won the Best Te Reo Māori Album and Best Male Artist at the Māori Music Awards 2024. MOHI was also nominated for the 'Best Māori Artist' and the 'Mana Reo' awards at this year's Aotearoa Music Awards 2024 and clinched the coveted APRA MAIOHA AWARD for his waiata 'Me Pēhea Rā.' In May 2025, MOHI took the first showing of his latest project 'The Flowers That Grow From Concrete Pavements' to FOCUS International Showcase Festival in Wales and in June of the same he performed his latest single Starry Skies as part of Matariki Mā Puanga, Aotearoa's official Matariki broadcast.
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19-05-2025
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THE HOUSE WITHIN: Trailer & Release Date Revealed For Acclaimed Dame Fiona Kidman Documentary
Press Release – The Public Good Ahead of its nationwide theatrical release on July 17, the highly anticipated trailer for The House Within, a documentary film on the life and work of internationally acclaimed New Zealand writer Dame Fiona Kidman, premiered on Saturday to a sold-out audience at the Auckland Writers Festival. Directed by Joshua Prendeville, The House Within is the first-ever documentary to explore the personal and literary legacy of Dame Fiona Kidman – one of New Zealand's most respected and influential writers. At 84, Kidman remains a towering figure in the country's literary and cultural history. ' The House Within is a project very close to my heart, ' says Prendeville. 'I t's one that I feel was really important to do now, given Fiona's immense contribution to the arts, and social causes over her lifetime. Fiona has spent her life standing up for the rights of others and carving out a space for herself in industries where she was often the only woman in the room. ' ' The film is more than a portrait of a literary icon,' the director adds. 'It's about the courage to speak one's truths, and the personal toll of doing so. ' The House Within shines a light on a truly maverick writer who overcame innumerable obstacles to establish her voice and place in the world of literature, and the cost of standing by those values over a lifetime. THE HOUSE WITHIN, A PORTRAIT OF DAME FIONA KIDMAN, IN CINEMAS ACROSS NEW ZEALAND FROM THURSDAY JULY 17, 2025 Written & Directed by Joshua Prendeville Produced by Kerry Prendeville, Victoire Maderou & Joshua Prendeville Vendetta Films is managing the NZ distribution About the Film The House Within is a documentary on the internationally celebrated New Zealand writer Dame Fiona Kidman (Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Chevalier of the French Legion of Honour). The film explores the profound ways in which life and fiction become inextricably braided over time, tracing the deeply personal experiences that have shaped her voice and vision. Offering an intimate window into Kidman's fascinating and often tumultuous journey, the film captures her reflections on private losses, formative struggles, and the fire that drove her to tell stories that have resonated with readers around the world. It's a portrait of a literary maverick – and the emotional truths that made her fiction unforgettable.
