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Marae - Hirini Melbourne
Television (Full Length) – 2003
His songs will live forever; continuing the legacy of renowned Māori composers such as Tuini Ngāwai and Ngoi Pēwhairangi.– Academic Te Kahautu Maxwell on the legacy of composer Hirini Melbourne
We are very fortunate. This has been the dream for many, many years.– Rūātoki local Mona Riini celebrates the launch of Hirini Melbourne's educational CD and DVD
There is much more opportunity now than when I was at Rūātoki School. The DVD launch made the day extra special.– Ngāi Tūhoe journalist Tini Molyneux enjoys the launch of the Tūhoe educational resource
It was this musical relationship that ... it travelled and grew and blossomed and endured, if you like, for 22, 23 years.– Richard Nunns reflects on his musical relationship with Hirini Melbourne
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