Anika Moa

Anika Moa (Ngāpuhi, Te Aupōuri) is a New Zealand recording artist and television presenter. Born in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland, Anika grew up in Ōtautahi Christchurch, where she played rep rugby for Canterbury before her musical career took centre stage. She has released several critically acclaimed albums (one gold; three platinum), hosted radio shows, presented primetime television, become a māmā to four kids and produced music for a highly engaged audience of children and parents. The shift from songwriting to writing children's stories has been a natural progression for her. Alongside creating fun and cheeky books for children, she is busy working on a new album and stars as 'Aunty Anika' in the popular Toi Time children’s television series.

Books by Anika Moa

The Witch of Maketu and the Bleating Lambs

Anika Moa, Rebecca ter Borg

Aotearoa New Zealand's favourite witch is having trouble with her kai. How can she stop the juicy morsels from bleating all day and all night? A hilarious picture book from the wildly creative singer and entertainer Anika Moa that is sure to cast a spell on your heart!

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Colour in the Witch of Maketu!

The Witch of Maketu is feeling grumpy and stink. The twelve juicy lambs she’s kept for her winter kai are bleating all day and night. She can’t get any beauty sleep!