Ria Hall (born 1982 or 1983) is a Māori recording artist, singer-songwriter, television presenter, and political candidate.

Born in Tauranga with an extensive background in kapa haka, she moved to Wellington in her early twenties to attend university and launch her music career.

Her self-titled debut EP, released that year, won Best Māori Album at the 2012 New Zealand Music Awards.

Pacific, which she reportedly listened on repeat when studying for her final exams at secondary school.

I just found it really inspiring that he was Māori/Niuean and representing unashamedly what was possible in the New Zealand music scene for someone of a Polynesian persuasion.

[7] She sang at the opening ceremony for the 2011 Rugby World Cup,[8] and released her debut self-titled EP in 2011, which won Best Māori Album at the 2012 New Zealand Music Awards.

A concept album about the Tauranga Campaign, specifically the Battle of Gate Pā, it featured contributions from Tiki Taane and Che Fu.

[6] Hall has also collaborated with Hollie Smith, Laughton Kora, Kings, Fly My Pretties, Betty-Anne Monga and Whirimako Black.

[6] Hall came third, being excluded on the 13th iteration and missing the runoff which was subsequently won by Mahé Drysdale.