Hemana Waaka, the world's first sports commentator to present in te reo Maori, speaks with Tihini Grant about inspiring audiences through embracing the language.

Creative Bay of Plenty and Film Bay of Plenty are honoured to present three episodes in te reo Māori in celebration of Te Wiki o te reo Māori for The Creative Patapatai Project.

⁠Ngā mihi nui to Film Bay of Plenty, Tihini Grant, Mood, Studio Muse Videography, Toi Ohomai and Te Kura Kōkiri for your collaborative mahi on this kaupapa. ⁠

Special thanks to:

Tauranga City Council/Priority One, Rotorua Lakes Council/Rotorua NZ, Ōpōtiki Council, Whakatāne Council, Western Bay Council, Taupō Lakes Council/Amplify, Kawerau Council, Bay Trust, TECT and Rotorua Trust.

⁠Ko ngā pae tawhiti, whāia kia tata. Ko ngā pae tata, whakamaua kia tina. Mā te wā.⁠

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