Every Monday on Nights, we invite a guest to share a whakataukī-a Māori proverb-that's meaningful to them.
Tonight, we're speaking with Madeleine Hakaraia de Young, the director of the Māoriland Film Festival, which wrapped up over the weekend in Ōtaki.
Each year, the festival brings together Indigenous storytellers from all over the world to celebrate what makes their communities unique.
Madeleine has been at the helm for two festivals but has been involved since it started 12 years ago.
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER
