Pou has a kōrero with Juanita Hepi, whose whakapapa spans many iwi including Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Wai, Ngāi Te Rangi, and Ngāi Tahu. From childhood in Ōtautahi to her marae in Rāpaki and Tuahiwi, she reflects on books, creativity, atua wahine, and the resilience of Māori storytelling.
Register now for Hui-ā-Tau 2025
This year’s Hui-ā-Tau will be proudly hosted by Te Rūnanga o Waihao at Waihao Marae on Saturday, 22 November 2025.
For those wishing to attend in person, we encourage you to register here. This helps us safely manage the event and provide enough kai.
Pou sits down with Henare Te Aika-Puanaki to delve into whakapapa, reo Māori, and the transformative power of education. Henare shares stories of his upbringing, the influence of his parents, and how his reo journey shaped a meaningful career.