Stacey Morrison
New Zealand broadcaster
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Stacey Larissa Pirihira Morrison (née Daniels; born 1973 or 1974) is a New Zealand television and radio host. Morrison speaks fluent te Reo Māori and is active in promoting Māori language, culture and health.[1]
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1973 or 1974 (age 51–52)
Stacey Morrison | |
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Morrison in 2019 | |
| Born | Stacey Larissa Pirihira Daniels 1973 or 1974 (age 51–52) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Occupations | Television host, radio host, actress, MC |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Television | What Now, It's in the Bag, Mai Time, Whānau Living |
| Spouse |
Scotty Morrison (m. 2006) |
| Children | 3 |
Biography
Morrison was born Stacey Larissa Pirihira Daniels in Christchurch in 1973 or 1974, the daughter of radio broadcaster James Daniels.[2][3][4] She was educated at Aranui High School, where both she and her father served as members of the school's board of trustees.[3][5]
When Daniels was 18 years old, she landed her first television role, on the popular New Zealand children's show What Now.[1] She went on to be a host on the TV show Mai Time during the late 1990s.[6] In 2002, Daniels was nominated for her work on Mai Time in the Best Presenter category at the 2002 TV Guide New Zealand Television Awards.[7] She has also hosted radio shows on Mai FM, Flava and Classic Hits FM.
Daniels married Te Karere presenter Scotty Morrison in Rotorua on 7 January 2006.[8] They have three children together.[9][10]
In 2009, Stacey Morrison signed on to co-host a new version of the hit show It's in the Bag, with Pio Terei on Māori Television.[11]
Morrison is an advocate and educator of Māori language and has co-written several Māori language books for learners.[12] Morrison learnt Māori language as an adult.[12] In February 2020, Morrison was appointed cultural advisor for the Australian soap opera Home and Away after a Māori family joined the cast of the show.[13]
Books
- Morrison, S., & Morrison, S. (2020). MAORI MADE FUN: 200+ puzzles and games to boost your reo. Raupō Publishing (New Zealand)
- Morrison, S. (2019). Māori at work: The everyday guide to using te reo Māori in the workplace. Auckland, NZ: Penguin Random House New Zealand
- Morrison, S., & Morrison, S. (2018). Māori made easy 2: The next step in your language-learning journey. Raupō Publishing (New Zealand)
- Morrison, S., & Morrison, S. (2017). Māori at home: An everyday guide to learning the Māori language. Raupō Publishing (New Zealand)