Hoani Matenga

Hoani Matenga is a professional rugby player and musician for Six60. He has represented New Zealand in the Māori All Blacks, and has played professionally in France, Japan, Spain and New Zealand. Matenga is also known as a musician, as an early member of the band Six60. He can play electric bass, and in the position of either lock or loose forward.

Born in Christchurch, he attended Christchurch Boys' High School and played for their first XV. In 2009, Matenga graduated from the University of Otago with degrees in marketing and tourism.

Matenga made his starting debut for Otago in their Ranfurly Shield challenge against Canterbury on 12 September 2009.

Matenga was an original member of the New Zealand band, Six60, playing as a Bass guitarist.

Personal life Matenga is a New Zealander of Māori descent (Rangitane and Te Whānau-ā-Apanui descent).

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2020 SIX60: Till the Lights Go Out Himself