Kia Orana,

Meitaki ma'ata for taking time out to visit. Art, music and poetry have always been loves. They have been ways to tell a story, express, heal and connect with the innate spirit, Io and others.

Our grandparents who lived in Tupapa, Rarotonga, were part of the migration in the 60s and the South Island, Dunedin, Motueka, to the city, when Auckland was developing and work was booming. Our roots are grounded in South Auckland and steeped in working class history.

After high school, I went to University with a 'plan,' to go to Japan and teach English. After a year and a half, I had enough and moved to Australia, to try something new. There I worked in hospitality, in hotels, motels, bars and restaurants.