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When a little girl’s mother walks between two Mamaku trees one night in her back garden, she enters a forest from a time long ago. She meets a magical man from that time, and brings back a gift of love for her sick daughter...

This is a story from the magical land of Aotearoa. A story of Love - Aroha - that crosses all boundaries. Wherever there is great Aroha, all things are possible. For Aroha is powerful, Aroha is magical, and Aroha is timeless.

Who is the powerful and mysterious man who travelled from a faraway island with only the stars to guide him, an albatross for his friend, and dolphins to lead his way? He belongs to the first people of this Land.

He shows great love and understanding that knows no boundaries, answering a call for help from a despairing mother and sharing his knowledge with a person of another time and culture...

The Gift of Mamaku Published by Eutopia Press June 2008 contact: info@e-press.co.nz

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Book tour to schools in the Far North.

On the 22nd of July (Maori language week) I attempted to fly to Kaitaia to visit some isolated schools.
The weather was very stormy, so landing at Kaitaia airport was impossible. After a wild journey and equally scary landing, I was back in Auckland. Later in the day Air New Zealand flew us to Kerikeri, and fortunately a calm landing!!!
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