Quiet and low key

Te Kohe Tuhaka, 35, is a Northcote actor who stars in The Vultures. It’s playing at Q Theatre Loft.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED HERE AND WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

I’ve lived in Northcote for five years, and I’m originally from Gisborne.

DESCRIBE YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD.

It’s pretty quiet and low key.

WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY OF THE SHORE?

Paddling down at Lake Pupuke.

WHAT ARE THE GREATEST ADVANTAGES TO LIVING HERE?

It’s a great family environment and close to all the beaches.

WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE NORTH SHORE BEACH AND WHY?

Takapuna, I spend a lot of time there.

WHO IS THE PERSON YOU ADMIRE THE MOST AND WHY?

My Mum, she’s worked so hard to make things happen in our family,

WHAT DO YOU LIKE LEAST ABOUT THE SHORE AND HOW CAN WE FIX IT?

House prices!!!

WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO HAVE A MEAL?

The food trucks at the Beer Spot, 54 Northcote Rd. They rotate every few weeks.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND?

I’ll be in rehearsals for The Vultures and then eating a hangi with the family.

The Vultures is a satire about familial destruction, written by Mı¯ria George. It’s described as a Maori tragi-comedy and it runs at Q Theatre from October 18 till 21 and tickets are available at qtheatre.co.nz.