I was delighted to receive the Arataki Tauranga Moana ki te Ao — Icon Award Leadership International at the Tauranga Moana Ngā Tohu Toi Awards at Matariki. To be so honoured by my iwi was very moving.
In July I was the subject of an episode of Pathfinders, a series about Māori leaders who were raised at a time when te reo Māori was shunned.
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My new website has information about all my music. It’s categorised and searchable and explains where to buy and hear my works.
If you’re performing my music, download an up-to-date bio and a photo for your programme.