It Takes a Village on the grand and small

on the grand and small scale

well-researched and fluidly written history

1400 of whom died

Ihimaera and Elvy have curated a luminous hui

For aspiring authors there is also advice on writing itself

It Takes a Village on the grand and smallWhere to go in one of New Zealands charming visitor hot spots Matakana Village lies at the heart of one of New Zealands loveliest regions, where rolling hills and small valleys are fringed by glorious beaches and gentle estuaries. Sheltered, warm and fertile, its a haven for horticulture and fishing. Perhaps best known these days for the Saturday morning Matakana Farmers Market and stunning beaches like Twharanui, in the past decades its become home