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Kōrero with Kaiora Tipene

‘So there have been some silver linings of lockdown, but the best Christmas present I could imagine is being able to cross the borders and see my family in person.’

Kaiora Tipene works with her husband, Francis, as a funeral director. Their humour and knowledge of tikanga is featured in their Netflix show, The Casketeers.

t the moment, I’m dreaming of Tokerau Beach

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