What a taonga of a pukapuka for our mokopuna. This book is beautifully illustrated and is a record of Anahera the kiwi’s life. The kōrero is told through generations of whānau who are the kaitiaki and helped Anaheran to nurture and preserve the wild kiwi population.
Set on a rural quiet pā in Rotorua and then progresses to the bright lights of Tāmaki. This memoir recalls times of Māori resistenance with clarity and mixed emotions from the author who is struggling with her identity. This certainly is a story of bravery, dedicated to her mokopuna and is well worth a read.
This pukapuka is set in Tāmaki Makaurau and the surrounding North Shore suburbs up to Mangawhai. During the murder investigation, I loved reading and feeling the tension between the two main characters DS Bandara and Constable Stark. The writer was able to craft a narrative that left the reader wondering right to the end, who had committed the crimes? What a blessing as the short chapters made the pukapuka an easy read. The introduction of a new team crime fighting member was also a welcome addition to the storyline. Finally, I am looking forward to reading the next instalment of the crime fighting trio in Aotearoa.