Nga Tāonga toi a Te Waka Toi is the annual Creative New Zealand Awards that recognise Māori who excel in their chosen artistic endeavours Te Tohu Toi Ke recipient this year is Tama Huata for his achievements in Performing Arts. Tama established the Kahurangi Māori Dance Theatre group and is the CEO of Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu which is where Justine Murray interviewed him.