'It is fantastic to see this publication confidently emerge in supremely capable hands. The new anthology shows the continuing growth of the collective and diverse voices of Maori fiction. It enhances Te Tiriti narratives of participation, protection and partnership by treating our stories as enduring and visible taonga. It will be both a great resource and a great read. E kore e hekeheke, he kakano rangatira.' (Robert Sullivan); 'The reo Maori stories in Hiwa are a welcome addition to Maori language literature. We have some amazing translation work being completed, but there really is another whole wealth of narrative lying in work produced solely through the medium of te reo Maori. We desperately need original fiction in Maori for adults to read, and the four reo Maori stories in this anthology respond to that well. There are excellent contributions in Maori across a range of themes - coming of age, parenting philosophy, drama and action, and young urban Maori.' (Vini Olsen-Reeder); 'After reading Hiwa I felt elated, as if I had just been in conversation all night with some of the funniest, smartest and wisest people around. This anthology sparkles, delights and moves. It gives insight into the many faces of who we are as Maori, coming together as a very satisfying whole.' (Briar Grace-Smith)