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Novellist, short story writer, editor and essayist Tina Makereti's new work of fiction, The Mires, tackles some big subjects - identity, racism, intolerance and what happens when that becomes… Audio

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Lula visits the marae on Rēkohu where Imi finds closer and Mere vows to keep Iraia alive. Audio

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Molly finally meets Biggs and shares what she knows of Rēkohu and Moriori history. Audio

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Imi remembers what happened to his family after he died and Lula discovers rākau Momori. Audio

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Lula phones her dad and Imi remembers the arrival of white men and Māori on Rēkohu. Audio

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Lula meets Molly Te Pakari and her dog, Beast. She also explores the island and its history. Audio

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O’Connor charms his way into the life of Mere’s whānau and the twins discover something in a cupboard as they’re fix up the house. Audio

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Imi returns home for the first time in a long time thanks to Bigs and Lula. Mere slots back into life in Waimua and gives birth to Iraia's baby. Audio

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Mere is left to make a hard decision and Koro Eddie gives a gift to Lula and Bigs. Audio

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Iraia begins to make a name for himself down at the wharf but it comes at a price. Imi watches over them and can see what they cannot. Audio

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Iraia and Mere make the most of the only offer of lodging they find. Lula meets her mother's cousin Aunty Liz and discovers more of her mother's story. Audio

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Lula, Bigs and their father discover why Tui kept them away from her family. Mere and Iraia meanwhile, find themselves in the settlement of Wellington. Audio

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Everyone heads to Picton. Lula and the family take Tui there and meet her side of the family, while Mere and Iraia go to Waimua before heading to Picton. Audio

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On Motuora Island things develop between Mere and Iraia while Lula discovers a carving in London. Audio

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We meet the twins Lula and Bigs, Imi introduces himself and Mere reveals what happened to her and Iraia's mothers. Audio

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Imi remembers the day the Sun People arrived while Mere struggles with the changes in her relationship with Iraia. Audio

Writing her first novel Where the Rēkohu Bone Sings was a means of Tina Makereti understanding her daughters Moriori identity and in the telling of the story giving voice to the relationship between… Audio

Where the Rekohu Bone Sings was written by Tina Makereti, published by Vintage, and reviewed by Carole Beu. Audio