Te Ahi Kaa for 27 May 2012

Stephen King is the driving force behind the Waipoua Forest Trust and his work in its preservation is legendary in the northland, Maraea Rakuraku learns more about the current state of the forest including the threat of Kauri Dieback. Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Tamakinuiarua will celebrate its 20th birthday this weekend, principal Brian Paewai provides an historical account of the school with Justine Murray. At age 19 Emma Paki started singing with Black Katz and in the early 1990's, she joins us in this week's show for a catch up.