Kura Toa
Warrior School
In this novel for young adults, Haki must confront his fears and find a way to answer the challenge to serve his people, to serve his land, to fight a Taniwha and, ultimately, to become a warrior. An imaginative expression of Tim Tipene's warrior philosophy.
First published 2004 by Reed Publishing.
Re-published 2009 by Oratia Books.
Bay of Islands College Stage Production of
Kura Toa Warrior School
2012
Tim with cast and crew
With the creative genius's of the Bay of Islands College stage production of Kura Toa, director Jasmine Maunsell and Choreographer Horrace Maunsell.
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