Sleeps Standing – Moetu launched alongside first NZ Wars National Commemoration Day
Iwi gathered at Mangatoatoa yesterday to celebrate the book launch of Moetu – Sleeps Standing. Written by Witi Ihimaera and translated by Hēmi Kelly (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Tahu-Ngāti Whāoa) this book provides a kaleidoscopic exploration of the battle of Ōrākau, through the eyes of a 16 year old boy called Moetū. Moetū gives a voice [...]