Tainui Stephens, Author at E-Tangata

Oh Canada!

Posted by Tainui Stephens | May 3, 2020 | Reflections

“Canadians are inclined to point to racism as something that exists in the USA. ‘We are not the USA!’” — Tainui Stephens.

What will our rangatahi inherit?

Posted by Tainui Stephens | Apr 5, 2020 | Reflections

“If I was a teenager today, I’d be anxious about the world I’m about to inherit. A job, a home, a family, clean air, and fresh water are well on their way to becoming luxuries.” — Tainui Stephens.

Farewelling Tallulah

Posted by Tainui Stephens | Mar 22, 2020 | Reflections

“I’m sad to see our Little Miss slide listlessly into a final acceptance that her magnificent animal frame is on its last legs. She writes the last page of that Ngāruawāhia chapter of my life.” — Tainui Stephens farewells a dear friend.

Whina Cooper: Fearless and unforgettable

Posted by Tainui Stephens | Feb 23, 2020 | History, Reflections

“For several decades, Whina’s astute brand of leadership had been shaped by the traditions of her elders and powered by her own mighty self-confidence.”

‘Tell The Dead I’m Coming!’

Posted by Tainui Stephens | Jan 26, 2020 | Reflections

“It’s a mix of carnage and self-mockery.” — Producer Tainui Stephens on The Dead Lands, a Māori take on a television genre that relies on “dollops of action and a lot of splatter”.

The Boss Is Dead: A tribute to Hiwi Tauroa

Posted by Tainui Stephens | Feb 3, 2019 | History, Reflections

“Hiwi was perfect to be a Conciliator. He was not an angry man. He was a naturally diplomatic kind of guy, yet had the capacity to set his jaw, dig his heels in, and rark his voice up a bit.”