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A new Maori play called Paniora written by Briar Grace-Smith
explores the relationship
between Spanish and Maori on the East Coast.
The cast is full of well-known Maori actors.
Raiha Johns went to the final rehearsals before opening night.
Paniora, a play about Maori and Spanish genealogy.
In the play, the family arrange a bull fight
to bring their Spanish culture back.
The cast had to learn a lot about the Spanish culture
to be able to present this work.
Nancy Brunning plays a lead role.
She's the matriarch, Mamaenui Martinez.
Brunning has only recently returned to the stage.
It's been a healing experience since her breast cancer.
Brunning has a lot of respect for the writer.
Paniora will open this weekend in Auckland.
Raiha Johns, Te Karere.