Bradford Haami is an accomplished Maori author with added experience in the television and film world. His passion for storytelling and expertise in Maori culture has seen him produce exploratory works on Matauranga Maori, Maori history and Maori biography. His last book Ka Mau Te Wehi Taking Haka To The World won the 2013 Nga Kupu Ora Best Maori Biography of the Year Award. He was the researcher-writer for the recent 3-part documentary series, Kiingitanga The Untold Story, shown on Maori Television in 2016. Bradford's interest in storytelling is primarily based on the 'power of the story', whether in an oral, written or cinematic form, to convey a message or stimulate conversation that will transform hearts, minds and communities for the better.