16 Sep 2024

Whakataukī of the Week

From Nights, 9:15 pm on 16 September 2024

Every Monday on here Nights, a guest shares a whakataukī - a Māori proverb - that's meaningful to them, to set the tone for the week

Tonight, Australia-based Nicolla Hemi-Morehouse, better known to thousands of young fans as Miss Nicky.

Through her YouTube Channel and in-person shows, Nicolla helps children sing and learn Te Reo.

Nicolla joins us from her home on the Gold Coast in Australia share why 'Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu 
Although it is small, it is valuable', is special to her.

An image of Nicolla Hemi-Morehouse and 'Because I'm Maori' book cover.

Photo: Supplied: Bateman Books