Denis Welch, Arts Editor for ‘The Listener’, said that Mahina was a, ‘Divinely voiced singer’.‘ The voices of the past are breathing through her’… from the Hone Tuwhare Poetry and Music Sentimental Journey Tour, Northland 2002. “Kaui is compelling; she has the command and mana of a seasoned performer and it’s clear the audience are hanging on every sound”. Erin Harrington reviews Ad Parnassum – Purapurawhetū, performed at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora as part of their Matariki programming, 8 June – 9 July 2022.

Mahina is a talented recording artist, composer, an accomplished player and Practitioner of Nga Taonga Puuoro (Maori traditional instruments). She features on the numerous projects and collaborations, nationally and Internationally.

Mahina has Produced and Co-produced many albums. One that was nominated as a finalist in the 2001 NZ Music Tui Awards, called ‘Dance With the Wind – Te Karakia’, Big Belly Woman. The second album, ‘Dignity – Ko Tapu Au, Tu Rangatira’ was launched at Parihaka Peace Festival, 2007.

Mahina has recently featured with Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and Te Ahikaaroa Kapa Haka Group- “”Sparks In The Park 2022, Te Tau Hou Matariki 2022, The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora as part of their Matariki programming, 8 June – 9 July 2022- Ngā Toi O Te Rangi Kapa Haka, Pohutukawa, Pouataata (new 3 Piece group), CHCH Art Gallery “Te Wheke” Exhibition 2022. Te Pou O Te Rongo Maori Youth Peace Symposium 2022. The sound track music for Koreporepo Film by Kathleen Gallagher, International Film Festival, 2022. Currently working with CSO, Juanita Hepi (Ngati Wheke) Tūmahana Director/Writer, project for Manatū Maori- NZ Arts and Heritage and other collaborations.

Mahina is working on her new album that is dedicated to her love of ngā Taonga Puuoro, as well as, orchestral music and Dub-fusions.

Her compositions reflect her passion for her culture, the environment, life experiences, the affairs of the heart and global issues that are affecting all nations of the world.