A series of 13 short stories by Witi Ihimaera, read by George Henare.
HAKA NIGHT (T6554) - Friendly, competitive concerts of song and dance are a way of preserving Maoritanga. Haka Night describes such a happening.
THE WEDDING (T6555) - Mixed marriages are an accepted way of life today - but there can still be different attitudes to the even shown by the parties concerned.
PERIOD OF ADJUSTMENT (T6556) - A "period of adjustment is a time spent early in any relationship. But when it comes to marriage some dreams and ideals must go out the door when friends are expected.
BEGINNING OF THE TOURNAMENT (T6557) - As so often happens, the Easter Hockey Tournament proves to be a more social than sporting occasion.
FIRE ON GREENSTONE (T6558) - Greenstone has been fashioned into tools, jewellery and weapons over the centuries. Today these articles form a valuable part of a family heritage. When the old home is destroyed by fire momories of his grandparents and their treasures are recalled in this moving story.
THE GATHERING OF THE WHAKAPAPA (T6559) - The old man, feeling his life is coming to an end is anxious to complete his records of the family history so calls upon his grandson to help in the hour of his need.
A GAME OF CARDS (T6560) - The Māori attitude to death is revealed in this story.
THE SEAHORSE AND THE REEF (T6561) - The Natural inheritance and environment are destroyed in the name of progress when the fishing grounds are polluted.
CICADA (T6562) - While staying with her married sister in the city, Karaline discovers how unkind other children can be. City life is so different from her country home.
WILLIE BOY (T6563) - He and Willie had drifted apart when they grew up. Then one day, out on a drive he sees Willie Boy working in the fields of a prison farm. Memories of their childhood togetherness sets him wondering on what went wrong.
THE KIDS DOWNSTAIRS (T6564) - The pakeha landlord has a changing set of values as Rangi and Susan discover - sepecially when the tenants in the downstairs flat leave.
CATCHING UP (T6565) - It was a proud night for Kepa's parents when he graduated from University. epa though his studies were complete but on his way to the ceremony he learns there's still a lot of 'Catching Up' to do.
YELLOW BRICK ROAD (T6566) - The excitement of what lies ahead for a boy when travelling from the country to live in the city almost proves too much for him and his family as they approach their destination.
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