After an eventful year. MAGS’ Drama Department was pleased to finally stage the Year 13 Production, The Pohutukawa Tree, on October 22 and 23.
It is a classic of New Zealand theatre written by Bruce Mason. It follows the story of Aroha Mataira, a Māori matriarch whose faith in both tikanga and Christianity leave little room for her two teenage children. Set in the 1950s, it explores the shifting perspectives at the beginning of a time of great change for New Zealand.
HOD Drama Gerald Urquhart said, “The performance was very well attended with both nights selling out. The audience were moved by the performances from our soon-to-be school leavers.
“Ka to he ra; ka ura he ra.”
A sun sets; a sun rises.
“I could not think of a better quote from the play for this graduating class,” Mr Urquhart said. “As the sun sets on school life for them, I am excited by the potential of the new dawn. I want to wish them the best of luck in all their future endeavours. Waimarie.”
Photos / Ruby Twist and Darcy Vasquez
