Apirana Taylor (Ngāti Porou, Te Whanau-a-Apanui, Ngāti Ruanui, Pākeha) is a prolific poet and artist.
He has just been awarded the Prime Minister's Literary Award for Poetry, though he is also recognised as a prominent theatre-maker, musician and artist.
Apirana joins Susana on Summer Weekends.
Photo: Neil Mackenzie
