Anton Matthews is a proud pāpā of three tamariki, a devoted husband to his wife Jess, and the founder and director of Hustle Group, a dynamic whānau-owned business based in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. Hustle Group operates successful hospitality ventures like Joe’s Garage Wigram, Fush, and Tātou Tātou, as well as Hustle Education, which specialises in delivering workshops on te reo Māori, te ao Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi and produces the Beyond The Hustle Podcast. 

Anton’s unique journey combines entrepreneurship with a deep commitment to normalising te reo Māori and incorporating tikanga Māori into everyday life. As a passionate advocate for weaving Māori values such as aroha, manaakitanga, and whanaungatanga into businesses and communities, Anton inspires others to embrace these principles to create inclusive, thriving environments.

With his engaging storytelling and down-to-earth approach, Anton empowers audiences to reflect on their own leadership and cultural journeys, challenging individuals and organisations to take bold steps toward cultural confidence, bridging gaps and building meaningful connections across Aotearoa.

Anton’s mahi is rooted in a vision for a more inclusive and united future, where Māori values are celebrated and embraced as a foundation for success. His passion for people, community, and whānau shines through in every kōrero he delivers. 

Professor Meihana Durie (Rangitāne; Ngāti Kauwhata; Ngāti Raukawa; Ngāti Ngāti Porou; Rongo Whakaata; Ngāi Tahu) is an advocate of kaupapa and mātauranga-driven Māori educational pathways.  He is the Deputy Vice Chancellor Māori at Massey University in Aotearoa, and was previously Head of School of Te Pūtahi a Toi (School of Māori Knowledge) at Massey University.  Prior to his appointment to Massey University, he was Kaihautū of Te Whare Oranga at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, and played a central role in the establishment of Ngā Purapura and accompanying academic programmes.