Sunday, 22 June 2008

22 Pipiri (June) 2008

"Haere atu ra e koro ki te paepae o Matariki, o Rehua.
Haere atu ra".
Farewell go to the threshold of Matariki, of Rehua. Farewell.

Pulling off his acting cap and putting on his acting tights is how Jamie McCaskill (Ngati Maru, Ngati Tamatera) describes writing and then acting in his latest gig He Reo Aroha. He shares the screen with Kali Kopae no Te Arawa me Ngati Whakauae and the writing credit with Miria George (Te Arawa, Kuki Airani). They all talk with Maraea Rakuraku about their creative process.

Jamie McCaskill with Kali Kopae

Lisa Tuhi is running hui for Kahungunu to increase Iwi understanding of the role of the Coroner. She tells Maraea about the scheme.

"I'm blessed to be making music. Period."
It was almost pre-destined that Mara TK (ara Mara Te Kahika no Ngati Pahauwera, Ngati Kahungunu, Kai Tahu) would be a musician after traveling the country with his parents Billy TK and Moana Tipa, as a child. He's now in his 20s and last year scored a place in the 2007 Red Bull Academy where he says he was 'buzzed out' playing with the likes of SA-RA Creative Partners from Ubiquity Records. He talks with Melody Thomas about the academy and his musical upbringing.

Buck Shelford (Nga Puhi, Te Arawa) is back and chats with Charlie Leaf about his career in rugby and especially his feelings for the haka.

Matariki events
Whanganui a Tara rocked to Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua a te Motu 08 from the 17-19 Pipiri.

Poroporoaki
Sonny Sewell (1923 - 2008) was buried earlier this week in Rotorua. Sixteen-years-old when he enlisted in the 28th Maori Battalion, Sewell was instrumental in advocating the awarding of the Victoria Cross to Haane Manahi. While, unsuccessful in that particular endeavour Sewell nevertheless was involved in the honour bestowed upon Manahi posthumously in March last year.