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Witi’s Wahine celebrates the Ihimaera characters

Mar 29 2023 Updated March 29, 2023

Gisborne Herald

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EAST COAST TRIBUTE: This new vision for Witi’s Wāhine takes on a new poignancy following the devastation of the East Coast by Cyclone Gabrielle, which has directly affected members of the team and their whānau. Picture supplied

Experience the brilliance of Witi’s Wāhine, a theatrical taonga and an uplifting love song to the wāhine toa of the East Coast who inhabit celebrated Maori author Witi Ihimaera’s celebrated writing.

The story crafted by late Aotearoa actress Nancy Brunning, will be performed at the ASB Waterfront theatre from May 2 to 21.

Witi’s Wāhine is Nancy Brunning’s loving celebration of the wom...