As well as being a talented small screen producer Nicole Hoey is passionate about Maori language and culture.
She speaks to Jesse on today's bookmarks about her latest project for pre-schoolers, Tākaro Tribe, and her favourite books, films and music.
Here are Nicole's favourite picks for today's Bookmarks.
Books
Pounamu Pounamu - by Witi Ihimaera
Te Whānau Moana - by McCully Matiu and Margaret Mutu
A Fine Balance - Rohinton Mistry
Songs
Hineraukatauri by Hinewehi Mohi & NZSO
Ghetto Gospel by Tupac and Elton John
Television and Movies
La Dolce Vita - Fellini
Desperate Remedies - Stewart Main and Peter Wells
Once were Warriors - Lee Tamahouri
And of course Tākaro Tribe and Pūkana