Ngā Wahine

Women aren't always pleased to be introduced to the source of their pain...

– Audrey (Donna Akersten) on Daina's mixed emotions after the birth of her daughter

Doesn't leave much room for failure though, does it?

– Daina (Nancy Brunning) on the pressure of living up to the hopes of one's whānau

I've been nothing but trouble. I bet you regret picking me up.

– Daina (Nancy Brunning) to friend and support person Moana (Simone Kessell)

Another thing you can say I've failed at, mother — my marriage. Why is it I spend all my life trying to please you?

– Matthew (Kirk Torrance) fires back at his mother Audrey (Donna Akersten)

The only thing keeping the old man's heart ticking is the thought of hanging your diploma on the wall.

– Hana (Mere Boynton) on her Dad's hopes for Hana's sister Daina (Nancy Brunning)