Interviews and talk
Video: 4:44
Te Ao Māori News — June 2022
Mare Haimona-Riki of Te Ao Te Ao Māori News on Māori Television interviewed me just before the premiere of my violin concerto Tai timu, Tai pari at the Auckland Town Hall in June 2022.
Interviews and talk
Audio : 15:47
RNZ National — June 2022
Lynn Freeman interviewed Daniel Belton and me for Standing Room Only, RNZ National’s arts programme before the Matariki premiere in Otautahi Christchurch of Ad Parnassum – Purapurawhetū.
Interviews and talk
Video: 2:16
Creative New Zealand — April 2022
In April 2022, I was honoured to receive the 2021 Sir Kingi Ihaka Award which is given to kaumātua or kuia in recognition of their contribution to strengthening the continuity of Māori culture through their support of ngā Toi Māori.
Te Waka Toi Awards — Creative New Zealand
Because the 2021 award ceremony was held online, Creative New Zealand recorded my acceptance speech beforehand.
Interviews and talk
Video: 1:30:26
Peter Maxwell Davies Research Network (PMDRN) — 8 October 2021
I was invited by the PMDRN to give a talk for their online forum about my recollections of studying and working with Max, his influence on my work as a composer and our enduring friendship over many decades.
The forum has 2 guests: Ian Ritchie and me, and is moderated by Richard McGregor. My contribution begins about 44 minutes into the forum and is followed by members asking questions about my talk.
PMD Research Network 8 October 2021: Gillian Whitehead, Ian Ritchie — Youtube
Interviews and talk
Audio: 20:24
RNZ Concert — April 2021
David Morriss host of Upbeat, RNZ Concert’s music and arts news programme, wishes me many happy returns and finds out how I am spending my time.
Celebrating Dame Gillian Whitehead on the occasion of her 80th birthday — RNZ
Interviews and talk
Audio: 12:25
RNZ National — May 2018
Lynn Freeman host of Standing Room Only, RNZ National’s arts programme interviewed me on the occasion of my being made an Icon by the Arts Foundation of New Zealand.