Majoring in Television, with a Bachelor of Communication Studies from AUT, she is also a co-founder of Through The Fire Ltd. Lanita has a background as an independent producer, director, writer, presenter/MC.

Māori Television is New Zealand’s Indigenous broadcaster, providing a wide range of local and international programmes for audiences across the country and online. Māori language is a taonga (treasure) at the heart of Māori culture and New Zealand’s unique cultural identity. Launched in 2004, Māori Television has two key long-term objectives: to significantly contribute to the revitalisation of the Māori language; and to be an independent Māori television service that is relevant, effective and widely accessible.