SCOTTY MORRISON'S BIG WIN 'I CAN'T BELIEVE I DID A CARTWHEEL ON TV!'

The Te Karere presenter was voted Personality of the Year at last week's New Zealand Screen Awards

- Kylie Bailey

Congratulations! What does this award mean to you?

It's a win, not just for the reo but also for our people. There is an extra honour in the fact the nominations and decision were made by the public. It shows how much positivity there is around the revitalisation of our language in Aotearoa.

How did your wife Stacey and the rest of your family react?

Stacey and the kids are always so supportive. Because I'm not on social media, she was awesome at ringing up the wider whānau and our mates, getting them to vote.

Why don't you engage with social media?

I've just recently turned 55 and I'm hopeless at trying to keep up with technology. Also, juggling my broadcasting mahi on Te Karere, Radio Waatea and Marae, with the writing, speaking and presenting that Stacey and I do, means I just don't want to waste precious time looking at my phone.

Why do you think people feel connected to you?

Well, we don't need to look very far - there are a lot of big personalities in my household! But seriously,