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Marze has been in the Aotearoa DJ community for over 10 years, influenced by his big sister’s vinyl collection and her love of Hip Hop music. Honing his craft in the Dunedin scene creating positive club vibes and solidifying his place amongst the NZ music underground supporting heavyweights Beau Jeffries and Max Dad E (Dudstown Recordings), DJ Shan and DJ Sirvere (S.A.S), Scribe, Sidney Diamond, Smashproof, Dei Hamo, Savage, Devolo (Deceptikonz), Six60, SWIDT and Maseo (De La Soul).



Co-founding Leaky Hut Productions in 2006 with childhood friend Munz, the pair had a vision to form a community of like-minded creatives. Marze helped to produce over 15 mixtapes, organise Hip Hop events and workshops aimed at providing youth the opportunity to learn all elements of Hip Hop culture and the relationship with his Māori heritage. 



Melbourne is now Marze’s record store. His introduction to indigenous artists started a journey of connection through culture, language and relatable storytelling. Networks developed into projects with Seeka, Gekkz, Adrian Eagle, and Bad Apples Music rappers Birdz, Philly, Nooky and Briggs. This taking Marze across Australia supporting A.B. Original, The Funkoars, Thundamentals, L-Fresh the Lion, Mathas, Joelistics and Coda Conduct. 2015/16 had Marze playing his part at Spirit Festival, Naranafest, Yalukit Wilum Ngargee, End of the Line Festival, Big Chill Fest, BIG SOUND and Woodford Folk Festival. 



Marze remains loyal to his networks across Australia and New Zealand. Maintaining a sustainable life doing the things he loves most. Capable of sharing knowledge, experience and strengthening ties to his and others’ culture in creative expression. Proving passion, attitude and commitment can make this life fulfilling in every way.

Free Spirit back home in Middle earth
Dancing in the Sun
Uplift and share Good vibrations

🎧 deep house | funky house | tech house 🎧

I’ve played since 2008, on vinyl and digitally.  

My first foray into djing was the world of trance and hardhouse, influenced by the top-drawer DJs I saw at Wellington and London raves in the mid 2000s.  But I always loved funky house, influenced by the MOS and Hedkandi-type compilations of late 90s to mid 2000s.    

Dunedin was my training ground, where 7+ hour sets, 2-3 times a week, was the norm.  I also played sets in Christchurch, Wellington and Takaka, hosted radio shows, and hardhouse parties.

In 2021, we moved from Wellington to Pahiatua.
I have a residency at Teacher Teacher in Palmerston North, and I run ‘House Arrest' gigs in Pahiatua.  

I’ve been learning Ableton and working on some remixes and originals. 

Dance music is my life force and will always be an integral part of me ❤️

Holy crap I can't believe 100+ people have heard Hunter and me on the piano. I am trying to imagine you all in the living room right now. It is awesome. I will get a piano now.

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