I am from a literary family, and my grandfather was the Poet Laureate of my home country, New Zealand. I grew up in a small island community, but have lived in Auckland for over two decades. I love cinema, television, fine art and all kinds of storytelling. I do love to watch the All Blacks and the Super Rugby Competition! I also practice Mau Rakau—which is traditional Maori weaponry. I have written for television and worked in the music industry in New Zealand.