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A large fish Sets the opening scene.

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Maui (centre) was played by Simon Jeune. The others in support are, from left, William Rogers, Donald Peipi, George Thatcher and Michael Berry

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The suspense mounts as Maui hauls the North island from the sea on his eventful fishing trip

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A well made canoe is absolutely essential if you are to have a successful fishing trip

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These three musicians provided some of the sweet accompaniment.

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A haka can be a fearsome thing!

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This section of the cast made much appeal as they performed the Maori Canoe Song and Poi

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Brave settlers waiting to land in New Zealand.

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Other sailors voyaging round the world.

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The settlers brought their cows, of course.

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And built their own homes.

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Some of the settlers being greeted by the Maoris on their arrival,

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In due course, the railways spread across the land.

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Rockets, and a glimpse of the future, rounded off a very enjoyable pageant

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After not many years, millions of sheep bounded through the country

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And horses pulling ploughshares became a familiar sight.

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For all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, so occasionally a circus came along to brighten up the lives of the people