Street view: Do you think Taika Waititi deserved to be named Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year?

WINNER: Taika Waititi PHOTO/FILE

Street view: Do you think Taika Waititi deserved to be named Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year?

Sam Moore

I'm not sure who he is.

SAM MOORE, 28

Pukehangi

Cindy Whittington

I've heard the name but I don't know too much about him.

CINDY WHITTINGTON, 34

Mamaku

Ishmael Heamama

Yes I do. He's a creator, making movie magic.

ISHMAEL HEAMANA, 39

Glenholme

George Taurua

Yes, he's a New Zealand type, really down to earth.

GEORGE TAURUA, 77

Murupara

Betty Port

Yes - if he is brave enough to try good on him.

BETTY PORT, 84

Lynmore