Most people will recognise former All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu for his sporting success but now, a decade after retiring he's gone from the All Blacks to the Arts Council; being appointed to the board of CNZ earlier this year. Mealamu was born and raised in Tokoroa before moving to Auckland for high school and the Samoan rugby player says art has always been a part of his life. During his rugby career he won two world cups, played 132 test matches and although he captained the All Blacks three times, he remained a key part of the leadership group for more than a decade. It's this leadship experience and skill Mealamu is hoping he can apply to his position on the board. Keven Mealamu spoke to Culture 101.
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