Hinemoa in harmony MY MOST IMPORTANT LESSONS

Once she was known for being a children’s TV presenter and wife to Paul Holmes. Now at 56, Dr Hinemoa Elder has found her place in the world as a psychiatrist, health researcher, successful author and proud Maori woman. She will mark Matariki by taking the stage at M9, a new speaker and performance event.

Are you excited to be involved with the inaugural M9 event?

I’m so looking forward to it. M9 is the work of musician Ria Hall, who has put together an eclectic combination of Maori women to present a really extraordinary night celebrating Matariki and matauranga Maori. I’m honoured to be a part of it.

You’ll join women like Anika Moa and Stacey Morrison on stage to entertain audiences with unique stories. What will you be speaking about?

‘I felt ready. I knew I was doing the right thing and I was with the right person’

I’m going to share some