' Ngahihi is one of those people you wished you met earlier in your career. He has a beautiful presence that supports his message and leaves you in no doubt that what he has to say is well researched and very credible. A conversation with Ngahihi, either one on one or as audience, is respectful, inspiring and magical.'

Wayne Walford, Manager.
Tauranga Club Inc.



'I attended a recent business seminar presented by Ngahihi Bidois which focused on small business leadership. Ngahi presented in a very knowledgeable and professional manner, and I recommend him to any one requiring a confident, empowering speaker.'

Kevin Loney, Director.
TikTok Medication Management Ltd.



'Ngahihi offers a unique and passionate approach to his presentation that is both absorbing and inspirational. His enthusiasm and knowledge is empowering to those listening.His warmth and wisdom come through his presentation material to make his seminar an experience to remember and learn from.'

Amanda Keeffe, Assistant Manager
Solitaire Lodge - Lake Tarawera



'Ngahi is articulate, powerful and listens to every opinion. He leaves people feeling like they have been heard while standing true to his own values. We feel that Ngahi really believes in us as people as well as business women - and in a world of skepticisms, he gives us a real sense of power and possibility. He helped us recognize the leadership skills that we already have and gave us a valuable resource to continue to build and develop our full potential as leaders. His generosity with his knowledge of ancestral and cultural wisdom gave us an insight into a spiritual side that we (all) tend to forget in business. Ngahi's true strength is that he is a proud man, proud of his heritage and who he is but rather than being powerful OVER people, he brings out the true potential in those around him in a gentle and humble way. Thank you Ngahi!'

Tawa and Aroha
Yummy Mummy

'Having attended a variety of training courses over the years I found Ngahis' style of teaching very refreshing. He has a great outlook on life and is relaxed in bringing parts of his ancestral history into his teachings, giving a perspective that I have not been exposed to before but one that fits beautifully with what Ngahi is trying to achieve. I came away from his course with a greater appreciation for my position within my company and how better to surround myself with the people I need to make my business a success.

Bruce Lett, General Manager
Van Dyks Rotorua

"I was first introduced to Ngahihi at an Enterprise training workshop where Ngahihi was the guest speaker. In under three hours Ngahihi had all these lights finally switching on as a result the entire direction of the business changed we re-evaluated and rebranded as a result our turnover has skyrocketed and we are now changing the face of recruitment in New Zealand and Australia."

Regards Jay Banner, Managing Director
Sales Maniacs

"My goal as a teacher educator is to develop teachers who will become leaders in the field. I have long struggled with how to do that. Colleges of Education in the U.S. have leadership programs that meet state certification requirements for becoming a principal, superintendent, or other administrator. Leadership, however, is not something that can be certified.

Some years ago a colleague from Portugal, a former Director of Basic Education in the National Ministry, came to my university as a visiting scholar. Having been a national leader, her goal was to do research on training leaders. She audited a class on leadership in the Military Science Department. We visited a Midwestern high school well known for its leadership program. She spent much time in the library. Now, years later, I wish she could have shared my experience attending Ngahihi o te ra Bidois’ leadership seminar.

I learned more about leadership in that short hour than I imagined possible. I expected to add a little to what I already knew. Instead I found myself furiously taking notes as I experienced continual “a-ha” moments. Ngahi brought leadership alive for me. He personalized it. I have attended many seminars and workshops. I hope, if I am fortunate, to gain five minutes worth of knowledge for every hour spent. Every minute I spent in the meeting room at the Energy Events Centre in Rotorua listening to Ngahi, observing him interact with the audience,  watching him bring that audience along with him on their leadership journey—every minute was a learning experience. Seldom, if ever, have I learned so much in a short time, both about leadership and how to guide a seminar. Only a leader, someone who has experienced leadership from the inside, can teach about leadership. Ngahi is a leader."

Professor Daniel Walsh
Illinois University

"I had the great pleasure of hearing Ngahihi o te ra Bidois speak recently and was both inspired and very moved by his presentation. The pride Ngahihi has in his traditions, and the way he links those traditions with the present day in such a personal and unique manner, makes him a speaker of note. His passion is inspiring and his message appeals to, and is appropriate to, all groups."

Judith Paterson, Director.
Positive Life Balance Limited

"It is with great pleasure that I write this testimonial for Ngahihi whom I meet through the making of a television programme called Marae DIY. Ngahihi was the marae coordinator for Tarimano Marae in Rotorua which, was featured as part of the current series earlier this year. I have been involved in this programme since its inception 3 years ago as the landscaper and site project manager and as such have worked with many people on a diverse range of sites and locations. I was immediately impressed with Ngahihi. He demonstrated strong leadership and organisational skills which bought a sense of order into what often was stressfull situations. He was always positive and level headed and managed to organize people in an unassuming manner. As the DIY progressed over the 4 days my respect for Ngahihi grew and I enjoyed watching as his mana grew within his whanau.

David Clayton-Greene

"Some words or phrases bring images immediately to mind. Until recently the phrase “master of ceremonies” brought up vague images of an aging tuxedo-clad male telling tired old jokes.

Since the Early Childhood Convention in Rotorua Aoteora New Zealand the last week of September 2007, however, when I hear “emcee,” I think immediately, Nahihi o te ra Bidois. Frankly I was curious when I saw that the convention would have an emcee. I have been to many conferences over the past 30 years, and none have had emcees. Someone will welcome the participants; the leader of the organization hosting the conference will say a few words (or often, too many); and then the conference lumbers on, one event after the other.

The Early Childhood Convention in Rotorua had remarkable coherence and continuity. The organizing committee had done its work well, but the glue that held it together, that made each day a seamless continuation of the day before was Ngahihi o te ra Bidois. He called everyone together in the morning. He gave us a sense of community. By the time the conference was over, everyone in the Energy Events Centre felt a personal relationship with, as one keynote speaker dubbed him, the “handsome but humble Ngahi.” His wit was quick, respectful, and always on target. He kept things moving, and although he was often center-stage, he kept the spotlight on others. Most importantly he paid attention. Each day he synthesized what had happened that day, succinctly connecting each keynote speaker to the ones before them, eloquently summarizing their messages. He made us laugh, pay attention, become aware of those around us, and, at times, brought tears to our eyes.

The 2004 Early Childhood Convention was easily the best convention I have ever attended. Its success was due to the hard work of many people. Ngahihi o te ra Bidois made it possible for that hard work to come to fruition.  A good convention, under his guidance, became a great convention."

Professor Daniel Walsh
Illinois University

"Passionate, articulate and a wonderful speaker!

It is with great pleasure that I provide this letter of reference for Ngahi Bidois who was appointed Master of Ceremonies for the 2007 Early Childhood Convention in which my role was Conference Organiser.

As an event manager I work with many keynote speakers, MC's and entertainers. Ngahi proved to be an MC / Speaker that I will never forget. With his inspiring knowledge, leadership and passion for his work and people, Ngahi easily took on an active role in the planning with the working committee months before the Convention and created a strong bond with all involved.

The Convention attracted 1,400 participants and ran for five days. From the first day through to the last, Ngahi had the audience captivated with his insightful and entertaining speaking. Ngahi has a motivational twist in his speaking and leaves delegates feeling inspired and passionate about their fields of work. As an Education Convention, Ngahi's experience in the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Education sectors shone through. The role of an MC is a crucial factor in the success of an event and Ngahi achieved a high opinion from delegates and he ran the event with ease. Delegates enjoyed his speaking and reported highly of him. So highly that from the Convention Ngahi has obtained future speaking engagements both domestically and overseas.

Ngahi also ran a workshop at the Convention which was very popular; within this workshop his skill in equipping people with leadership skills was prominent. I recommend Ngahi to any event as a professional speaker, outstanding Master of Ceremonies, strong leader and inspirational entertainer. Ngahi is an amazing person with qualities that will benefit all people, events and seminars that he is involved with and I wish him well with his business Kauri Consultants and his future events. "

Debbie Wootton
Groups & Conventions Co-Coordinator, The Organiser