By The Numbers: Nī Dekkers-Reihana

Nī Dekkers-Reihana (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa and Ngāti Porou) is an award-winning performer and theatremaker. Their many credits as a performer include Auckland Theatre Company's Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking, The Haka Party Incident and Three's recent TV series Head Girl. As a director, their credits include Silo Theatre's Constellations, Lads on the Island and May Mga Uod Ang Utak Mo.

1. How many podcasts do you subscribe to?

0 since leaving Spotify. There were only 2 before though. Tāringa and Fury of the Small.

2. How many podcast episodes do you listen to on average each week?

0.

3. How many people do you follow on Instagram?

1688.

4. How many caffeinated beverages do you consume, on average, daily?

0-1.

5. How many books do you currently have checked out from the library?

0... I racked up bad library fees as a tween and traumatised myself. Need to return.

6. How many books do you have on hold from the library?

0.

7. How many photos do you have in your camera roll?

4466.

8. How many screenshots do you have in your screenshot folder?

34 – 50% accident.

9. How many selfies do you have saved?

Also 34.

10. How many films have you watched so far this year?

I do not know... ballpark 30. But lots of them are just babysitters while I work or clean.

11. How many books have you read so far this year?

4 – this is so confronting.

12. How many games have you played so far this year?

0! My gaming days died with video stores. I used to hire, clock and return. If I had my own console I would do not much else.

13. How many songs do you have saved/liked on your music app of choice?

0! No music app at the moment. Had quobuz for a while but how many dollars did I have in the bank?

14. How many shows or live performances have you been to this year?

8.

15. How many streaming services do you pay for a subscription to?

1.

16. How many newsletters do you subscribe to?

1 – this one. (Editor's note: <3)

17. How many news outlets or online magazines do you pay for a subscription to?

0.

18. How many unread emails do you currently have in your inbox?

99+.

19. How many contacts do you have saved on your phone?

310.

20. How many apps do you have on your phone?

34 again.

21. How many tabs do you currently have open on your main browsing device?

42 – yuck.

22. How many voice memos have you sent in the last 24 hours?

2 – both for work. An indication I am busy.

23. How long was the last voice memo you sent?

1.01.

24. How many times do you go to the supermarket in a week on average?

1.

25. How many items would you purchase in an average supermarket shop?

15.

26. How many unread notifications do you currently have on your phone?

4.

27. How many instruments can you play?

Hmmm. 2? Neither confidently.

28. How many languages can you speak/understand?

1 with confidence. And another with growing confidence.

29. How many devices do you personally own that can connect to the internet?

3.

30. How many screens are in your household?

4.

31. How many birthdays can you remember off the top of your head?

There are heaps in there but it’s remembering the people that activates the birthday. I’m guessing 50ish. Probably more.

32. How many passages of text can you remember or recite by heart?

More than I need. Upwards of 30.

33. How many keys are on your keychain?

3 keys, 1 screwdriver, 1 torch and 2 key rings from shows I've done. On a carabiner of course.

34. How many kitchen appliances do you have in your household?

5.

35. How many pairs of shoes do you have?

16.

36. How many pairs of socks do you have?

Way too many.

37. How many condiments do you have in your fridge?

7.

38. How many pets do you have?

1.

39. How many plants do you have?

16.

40. How many cushions/pillows do you sleep with?

Have 4, sleep with 1.

41. How many times have you been in love?

3? 2? 1?

42. How many hours on average do you sleep?

It varies but... maybe 6?

43. How many schools have you attended?

5.

44. How many addresses have you had in your life?

18 I can remember.

45. How many times have you broken a bone?

Once.

46. How long did it take you to fill out this questionnaire?

Constellations runs at Q Theatre until July 19. Head Girl is currently airing on Three and ThreeNow.