Tiki Taane Biography: Siblings, Net Worth, Parents, Albums, Age, Songs, Height, Awards, Wikipedia

Nathan Glen Taane Tinorau, professionally known as Tiki Taane is a New Zealand musician, producer, experimentalist, musical activist, and live engineer.

He is recognized for pioneering bass-heavy dub and electronic music in Aotearoa, blending reggae, dub, drum and bass, dubstep, and acoustic elements.

He first gained prominence as a member and frontman of the influential band Salmonella Dub before launching a successful solo career in 2007.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Nathan Glen Taane Tinorau
• Stage Name: Tiki Taane
• Born: December 17, 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
• Nationality: New Zealander
• Ethnicity: Māori and Pākehā
• Occupation: Musician, producer, experimentalist, musical activist, live engineer
• Height: 173 cm
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Uekaha Taane Tinorau, and Lyn Jarman
• Siblings: Maureen Aroha, Ninakaye, and Anaru Kune
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $500,000 to $1 million

Early Life and Education

Tiki Taane is a musician, producer, and experimentalist. He was born on 17 December 1976 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

His father, Uekaha Taane Tinorau, was of Ngāti Maniapoto descent and worked as a panel beater after relocating to Christchurch, while his mother, Lyn Jarman, influenced his early life.

Tiki was the third of four children, with older sisters Maureen Aroha and Ninakaye, and a younger brother Anaru who passed away at age seven due to cerebral palsy. Both parents and his sisters have played significant roles in his career.

Growing up in Christchurch, Tiki developed an early interest in music, forming his first band Cultivation at age 15. Details on his formal education are unknown.

He holds New Zealand nationality and is of mixed Māori and Pākehā ethnicity, while his religion is unknown.

Career

Tiki Taane began his professional career in the early 1990s, performing with bands like Cultivation and Braaspadeak before joining Salmonella Dub in 1996 as live engineer and later becoming frontman. The band rose to prominence in New Zealand’s alternative scene with dub and reggae influences.

After 11 years, he left Salmonella Dub on 1 January 2007 to focus on solo work and established Tikidub Productions in 2006.

His solo debut Past, Present, Future (2007) fused bass-heavy dub with modern production, earning double platinum certification and a number-one single.

Subsequent albums like Flux (2009), In The World Of Light (2011), and With Strings Attached (2014) showcased his experimental range.

He has produced multi-platinum projects for artists including Six60 and Shapeshifter. Taane remains active as a producer, live performer, and activist promoting New Zealand music, with recent collaborations and film soundtrack work.

Awards and Nominations

• Best Male Solo Artist – Vodafone NZ Music Awards (2011)
• Best Electronica Album (In The World Of Light) – Vodafone NZ Music Awards (2011)
• APRA Best Original Music in a Film (shared) – 2025
• None publicly documented (additional major awards beyond those listed).

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @tikitaane
• Facebook Handle: TIKI TAANE
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Tiki Taane, 49, is a musician and producer. He maintains a private personal life with limited public details on marital status, relationships, or children.

He works closely with his sisters Maureen and Ninakaye through Tikidub Productions, where Ninakaye serves as Managing Director.

Taane is known for his activism in music and environmental causes, describing himself as a solar-powered musical activist. He resides in Papamoa Beach and continues to engage in creative projects.

Net Worth

Tiki Taane is a musician and producer. His estimated net worth is in the range of $500,000 to $1 million as of recent assessments.

This figure is based on his long career in music, including album sales, production work for major New Zealand artists, live performances, and revenue from Tikidub Productions.

Discography

• Past, Present, Future (2007)
• Flux (2009)
• In The World Of Light (2011)
• With Strings Attached (Alive and Orchestrated) (2014)
• Tangaroa God Of The Sea (EP, 2007)
• Falling Angels