Pio Terei

Pio Keith Terei MNZM (born 1958) is a Māori actor, singer and comedian on New Zealand television.

[1] In 1995 Terei headlined his own TV3 show Pete and Pio with fellow comedian Peter Rowley.

After that appearance, Terei wrote pieces for his new production company 4 Winds Studios which were contributed to the New Zealand dramas Mataku and Spin Doctors.

It featured New Zealand musicians from current and past years performing special acts - sometimes accompanied by Terei.

Terei and his 4 Winds Studios company contribute work to the Māori Television channel.

[citation needed] In the 2012 New Year Honours, Terei was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to entertainment.

Terei (right) and Sir Jerry Mateparae hongi at Terei's investiture as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit at Government House, Auckland , on 20 April 2012