In 2002, the family-friendly hip-hop track It s On by Nesian Mystik ushered in The Golden Age of New Zealand Hip Hop . The DIY attitude and Polynesian values of Nesian Mystik - a multi-cultural group from Central Auckland - represented a major moment for the NZ hip-hop community. This episode covers the group s journey of Nesian Mystik, from their early beginnings in the music room at Western Springs College. It also explores the impact they had on the NZ hip-hop scene, not only with their music but in representing Pasifika and Māori communities.