Maraea Rakuraku is a Māori playwright, poet, short story writer, and broadcaster from Aotearoa (New Zealand) who is also working on her first full-length novel.
[2] Rakuraku works to provide space for those peoples who sit on the margins while exploring the continued impact of colonialism in 21st Century Aotearoa.
In 2006, Maraea joined Radio New Zealand as co-producer and presenter of the Kaupapa Māori programme Te Ahi Kaa, sharing the role with Justine Murray.
As for the prospects for our futures – that's up to us all, and seeing this play will contribute greatly to our collective understanding, as well as giving us a rich and insightful theatrical experience.
[7] Rakuraku wrote the play in response to the 2007 raids of Te Urewera areas and lock downs by the State and the ongoing objectification of the Tūhoe iwi in the media.