The sun shines as I shed a tear

Connections between people cannot be severed whereas those of a canoe-rope can

Gloom and sorrow prevail, day and night

Let us nurture our sister and she will mourn for us

Love received demands love returned

The cycle is complete

When the fern frond dies, another rises in its place

When a shoal of maomao passes seaward of Nukutaurua, they will never return

Season 5

Hold fast to your beliefs, look toward the horizons of the sea

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The Casketeers

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Francis and Kaiora Tipene are the passionate proprietors of Tipene Funerals. This is a unique opportunity to look behind the scenes of their business and into this little-explored but vital service, where our culture's last taboo is being addressed with dignity and aroha.