Ngā Kaiwhakawā
Our judges
Judge Williams’ mother is from Tūhoe, Ngāti Manawa and Ngāti Maniapoto and his father is from Whakatōhea, Ngāi Tai ki Tōrere, Tainui, and Te Aupōuri. They were and are both teachers and as result Judge Williams’ has had the privilege of being brought up in areas such as Te Whetū, Kāwhia, Pātea and Rūātoki.