Tracey Tawhiao (Ngai te Rangi, Whakatohea, Tuwharetoa) is a writer, poet, lawyer, painter and visual artist. Her paintings and poetry featured in the book Taiawhio (Te Papa Press, 2006). She is the head of Artist & Repertoire for music management company Heartmusic, which represents artists including Dam Native and Emma Paki. She is also a Director of The House of Taonga, a Maori artist house of thought and creative endeavour.