Hayden

Iwi

Ngāti Konohi

Whānau

Paenga, Pewhairangi, Manuel, Weke.

Education

Whangara Te Kohanga Reo, Te Kura Reo Rua o Waikirikiri, Lytton High School.

Occupation

Reporter for Television New Zealand.

What did you want to be when you were young?

Kaumātua.

Who are your inspirational role models?

Nan, Pop, Apirana Ngata.

What is your favourite...

· food?

Kina.

· person/people?

Nan, Pop, Whangaranian's.

· movie?

Sniper, Blow.

· TV programme?

Kai Time.

· music?

Reggae, R 'n' B, hip hop.

· pastime?

Playing the guitar, singing.

What would be your ideal day?

At Puatai eating kina.

What is the grossest thing in your fridge?

Four month old camembert cheese.

What is your most embarrassing moment?

Being around my mum.

What are your ambitions for the future?

To become a CEO or director in my field of work, in television and film.

What sparked your interest in following your particular career path?

My dreams.

December, 2003