Reikura Kahi

Reikura Kahi is the bard chair of Te Māngai Pāho, where she has been a vocal advocate for Māori media, emphasizing the critical importance of funding for indigenous broadcasting. In recent discussions regarding Whakaata Māori's funding, she highlighted the severe implications of potential budget cuts, noting that a 25% reduction would threaten numerous jobs and talent within the Māori media sector, particularly those fluent in te reo Māori.