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Return to Harikoa Bay by Owen Marshall

7 Mar 2025

A long-married couple spend the weekend at a bach as they contemplate a future apart.

Written by Owen Marshall

Told by Duncan Smith

Recorded by Marc Chesterman

Produced by Duncan Smith Audio

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  • Harbouring Ep 6

    11:00 AM.Hineroa watches while surveyors carve up the new settlement and Martha's ship drops anchor in a sparkling port Nicholson. Audio

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    11:00 AM.The day after the fateful wedding, Martha is gathering watercress up on the hill. Audio

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    11:00 AM.The evening after Gareth behaved so disasterously at the wedding, Hineroa faces a difficult choice. Audio

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    11:00 AM.Martha finds herself camping in the sand dunes of Pito One (Petone). Audio

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    11:00 AM.Huw makes it to Kapiti and hears bad news from home while Hineroa's backstory is revealed. Audio

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    11:00 AM.Huw returns to find a wedding is planned. Audio

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    11:00 AM.Martha Pengellin is a proud house owner in the settlement of Wellington. Audio

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    11:00 AM.Huw making a special request from a great chief. Audio

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