Māpuna for Saturday 24 May 2025

Matai Smith on 'Sweet Lovers' and 30 years in broadcasting

Photo: Matai Smith

Matai Smith is one of Aotearoa's leading broadcasters and advocates for Te Reo Maori. He talks about a broadcasting career that started as a researcher at TVNZ and then blossomed into years on TV, radio and podcasting. He also recalls his school years taking part in speech competitions and performing the Holidaymakers song 'Sweet Lovers.'