The 'shining stars of Matariki' are acknowledged this week with the Nga Tohu Matariki o te Tau 2023 Awards. The awards recognise those who make a difference from grass roots to global innovation.
The winner of the Tupuarangi Award for Arts and Entertainment is Arts Laureate Tame Iti who spoke with Susana.
Veteran Tuhoe activist Tame Iti arrives for the final reading of legislation settling the iwi's claim. Photo: RNZ / Diego Opatowski