Te Ao Maori

Winner of 'ICON Award' - Joanna Paul Robie

08:15 am on 28 June 2024

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The 'NGA TOHU TOI Awards' hosted by Te Tuhi Mareikura Trust is a celebration for trailblazers in their field. Past winners include Puawai Cairns, Nigel Borrell, Betty Anne Monga and Bridget Reweti, Reweti who by the way,, is part of the group Mataaho Collective, the women who won the 'Golden Lion' award at Venice Biennale, such amazing talent. This year, Joanna Paul Robie was aptly awarded the 'ICON Award' for her contribution to the creative industries. From Radio, Television, acting, producing and her instrumental mahi in the early stages of Whakaata Maaori. she joins us Justine and Mihingarangi.