It's widely accepted that artists get paid royalties for the use of their music on various platforms.
But tracking down music rights holders to get the money to the right place can be a challenge, in New Zealand there is a particular challenge with older Māori songs.
It's an ongoing project for APRA, the Australasian Performing Rights Association, each case a mystery to solve.
APRA Head of NZ Operations Anthony Healey speaks to Jesse.
Photo: Screenshot from the film Poi E.
