The Parihaka Woman

Witi Ihimaera

Jun 2016 · Bolinda · Narrated by Jim Moriarty and Shavaughn Ruakere

About this audiobook

There has never been a New Zealand novel quite like The Parihaka Woman. Richly imaginative and original, weaving together fact and fiction, it sets the remarkable story of Erenora against the historical background of the turbulent and compelling events that occurred in Parihaka during the 1870s and 1880s. Parihaka is the place Erenora calls home, a peaceful Taranaki settlement overcome by war and land confiscation. As her world is threatened, Erenora must find within herself the strength, courage and ingenuity to protect those whom she loves. And, like a Shakespearean heroine, she must change herself before she can take up her greatest challenge and save her exiled husband, Horitana.

About the author

Witi Tame Ihimaera-Smiler, generally known as Witi Ihimaera, is a New Zealand author, and is often regarded as the most prominent Maori writer alive. He is a member of the Distinguished Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit and has also received the Queen's Service Medal. He is currently a Professor of English and Distinguished Creative Fellow in Maori Literature at the University of Auckland.

Jim Moriarty’s screen career has ranged from 70s soap Close to Home and Rowley Habib’s The Protestors, to mockdoco The Waimate Conspiracy. He has also worked on many projects involving troubled youth.

Shavaughn Ruakere was born and raised in New Plymouth. After five years New Zealand children’s show What Now, she was snapped up for the Saturday morning show SMTV. Shavaughn was a presenter on C4 hosting the NZ Official Top Forty and Meaty and played Roimata Ngatai in Shortland Street.