Paul Hawaikirangi is a Gisborne based dancer, artist and performer passionate about movement, culture and community.

He is involved in dance performances, competitions, cultural and community events, and musical theatre.

Paul is the creator of 98 Cents, a Gisborne dance community focused on creating opportunities for people to explore movement, build confidence and grow through dance.

In 2024 and 2025, Paul was part of the DanceNZMade Interschool Tour, sharing street dance styles with students across Aotearoa while learning from the many dancers and rangatahi he met along the way.