The road to Tūranga

Description:

"The road to Tūranga is both a 'partial life' of the bicultural pioneer Leo Fowler (1902-1976) and a fascinating account of Gisborne in the twentieth century. Historian, writer, and broadcaster by profession, Fowler established Māori broadcasting of the NZBC in the mid-1960s, giving it the kauapapa that has seen it flourish. That achievement was the culmination of a career full of incident and colour ... "Publisher's description.

subjects: Relations with Maori,  Broadcasting,  History,  Ethnology,  Maori (New Zealand people),  Social life and customs,  Music,  History and criticism,  Māoritanga,  Puoro,  Kōrero taumata

People: Leo Fowler (1902-1976)

Places: New Zealand,  Gisborne District,  Gisborne (N.Z.),  Gisborne