1The Island People The island of matakana stretches like a guardian across the entrance to Tauranga Moana Harbour. Matakana is turangawaewae for people of the Ngai Te Rangi tribe. A sense of isolation has encouraged strong family bonds among the residents of Matakana.
- Start 00 : 00 : 30
- Finish 00 : 15 : 15
- Duration 14 : 45
Speakers
- Charlie Kuka (Matakana Island Resident)
- Pere Murray (Matakana Island Resident)
- John Hanlen (Headmaster, Matakana Island Primary School)
- Tony Tukaki (Student, Matakana Island Primary School)
- Wayne Kuka (Matakana Island Resident)
- Kemu Murray (Matakana Island Resident)
- Huihui Emery (Matakana Island Resident)
- Eva Tamihana (Matakana Island Resident)
- Tukapa Harawira (Matakana Island Resident)