A born and bred Chatham Islander, from the largest island, Rēkohu, musician Ajay Peni can trace his hokopapa back to indigenous Moriori who first settled these islands.
While he is now based in Perth, Ajay is playing a massive part in the revitalisation of Moriori culture, through bringing traditional Moriori songs, rongo, into contemporary times.
He joins Emile Donovan to share a whakataukī close to his heart.
"Me rongo"
"Be in peace"
Ajay Peni Photo: University of Otago
