6 Feb 1993

Burning Fires: The Waipapa Hui

From Spectrum, 1:19 pm on 6 February 1993

Burning Fires: Maori Writers speak #2 The Waipapa Hui Waipapa Marae was built on the edge of Auckland University staff an d students following progtests by the Maori students association during the University's centennial year in 1983. Almost a decade later, in May 1992, Several Maori writers gathered to sing, Laugh and cry as they spun their tales to one another. Writers heard include Toi Maihi, Neil Gudsell (aka Mika),Mary Cumming, Lina Samu and Rawinia White. And the hui begins with greetings by Powhiei Riki-Heke, . Produced by Rangi Chadwick. [A number of those who participated in this production has since joined the ancestors]