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In a snapshot of intergenerational history, Porangahau women Marina Sciascia and Hilary Pedersen have combined to produce their second book of stories about the lives of women of their district. Their book “Tuahine Sisters Of Porangahau” follows on from the higly successful “Hakui Mothers Of Porangahau” published three years ago. Working alongside long time Wellington photographer Sal Criscillo the trio have produced a stylishly designed publication which is lavishly illustrated. Like its predecessor, ‘Tuahine’ is a compilation of stories told by the families themselves or by their descendants. The book has many voices, encompassing 19 families and 48 stories starting from the mid 19th century. “Tuahine can stand proudly alongside ‘Hakui’ as a record of everyday lives told from differing perspectives,” says Hilary Pedersen. “The intergenerational mix has added to our storehouse of local history and brought depth to the stories.’

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I am a Hawke’s Bay journalist of more than 20 years and was Central Hawke’s Bay branch reporter for the Hawke’s Bay Herald Tribune and its predecessor Hawke’s Bay Today. In that “all round” role my stories - and photographs - represented a rural community, encompassing breaking news, local bodies and community activities. I have a strong interest in feature writing including people, travel, the arts, history, gardening and agriculture. I am currently contracted to Tararua District Council as a part time media officer and combine that ‘local body’ role with being an elected representative of CHB District Council. I am a freelance contributor to Terra Firma Magazine and have been commissioned to write the centennial history of the Dannevirke Hunt. Co producing ‘Hakui Mothers Of Porangahau’ and ‘Tuahine Sisters Of Porangahau’ with Marina Sciascia has been a pleasure and a privilege. As ‘Te Hanganui Partnership’ (The Work of Two) Marina and I have embarked on an intergenerational project that encapsulates the social history of our community through the stories of its residents. But while localised, their diverse voices and the times they represent are universal. These stories are a snapshot of our heritage. Marina and I plan to continue with ‘Fathers And Sons’ to be followed by our own stories. On a personal basis writing, people and travel are my passions. These are supplemented by two grand daughters and a creative urge that finds its own quirky voice in felt making and knitting. Meanwhile, in my ‘cronehood’ I look forward to the years of writing that lie ahead.

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