Two boys learning their pepeha (Māori introduction) bunk off from school and go to the beach.
This is a heartbreaking tale of a boy finding his place in a challenging world.
One of the winning stories in the 2021 Nine to Noon Short story competition.
Credits:
Written by Heather McQuillan
Told by Reuben Butler
Recorded by Adam Macaulay
Post-production by Phil Benge
Produced by Duncan Smith