But he is more than just a television personality - for 15 years he has been helping The Parenting Place produce parenting courses and present seminars.
"Whanau is everything. If you get it right when kids are little then you are setting them up for an awesome life.
"You don't have to be a perfect parent - I get it wrong with my boys all the time - but if you can tick off the basics of good boundaries, lots of love and a bit of fun, then you've probably got a pass mark," he said.
"I'm not a psychologist, I'm an entertainer and so you are going to be getting a show. I can pretty much guarantee you'll get a lot of laughs, but I'm also sure you will take home a load of new ideas to try with your kids."
Details:
* Building Awesome Whanau with Pio: Monday May 23, 7.30pm, Harvest Church, $5.
* Digi Parenting: parenting in a digital world with Dave Atkinson. Monday May 23, 7.30pm Rotorua Elim Church, $5.