//002 VEESHAYNE PATUWAI 01/29/2019 Veeshayne Patuwai (nee Armstrong) is most recognised from her days in radio as a DJ for the urban Māori station Mai Fm. In the 90s, she moved to the big smoke of Auckland from small town Moerewa, quickly making her mark in the industry by becoming the first Māori female to ever win Best New Broadcaster at the Mobil Radio Awards. While she is known for her radio and acting career, it is her mahi supporting kōhine Māori that sits closest to her heart. As the creator and kaitiaki of Urutapu, a
Veeshayne Patuwai (nee Armstrong) is most recognised from her days in radio as a DJ for the urban Māori station Mai Fm. In the 90s, she moved to the big smoke of Auckland from small town Moerewa, quickly making her mark in the industry by becoming the first Māori female to ever win Best New Broadcaster at the Mobil Radio Awards. While she is known for her radio and acting career, it is her mahi supporting kōhine Māori that sits closest to her heart. As the creator and kaitiaki of Urutapu, a
Project Profile: Matariki Tupu-Ā-Rangi, The Gathering of our Gifts 03/16/2018 This Friday, Kirihi will be holding her Kei Hea te Kōmako e Kō community project will be taking place at Simpson Park Hall in Moerewa. Check out this quick kōrero with Kirihi on her event! What is your event about? Matariki Tupu-Ā-Rangi, The Gathering of our Gifts, is about celebrating traditional Māori arts. As Rebecca Browne said of Tupu-Ā-Rangi, “We learn from this star the importance of sharing our gifts with others, and appreciating those shared with us.” Why did you choose this topic? I
This Friday, Kirihi will be holding her Kei Hea te Kōmako e Kō community project will be taking place at Simpson Park Hall in Moerewa. Check out this quick kōrero with Kirihi on her event! What is your event about? Matariki Tupu-Ā-Rangi, The Gathering of our Gifts, is about celebrating traditional Māori arts. As Rebecca Browne said of Tupu-Ā-Rangi, “We learn from this star the importance of sharing our gifts with others, and appreciating those shared with us.” Why did you choose this topic? I
