About the Author

Paul Diamond is a broadcaster and writer. He was born in Putaruru to a Maori father and a pakeha mother. His iwi affiliations are Ngati Haua, Te Rarawa and Nga Puhi. His broadcasting career began with Mana Maori Media in 1997; he has also produced radio features on Maori topics for National Radio, and worked as a senior reporter for Maori Television's current affairs show, Te Heteri. His radio programmes have won Qantas Media and Media Peace Awards.