Play on health system

This Saturday, the Wekaweka Community Hall – complete with a new roof – will host its first show in years. Barrier Ninja, a play that recently featured at Whangā rei Fringe Festival, weaves together nine personal stories of people navigating the health system, from medical professionals through to people dealing with health issues. Created by Fran Kewene (Tainui) and performed by Julie Edwards (Ngā ti Whakaue, Ngā ti Whare), Barrier Ninja has been adopted into the Hauora Mā ori medical curriculum at the Dunedin School of Medicine has been seen by more than 1000 medical students. Tickets cost $20 and are available from the Resource Centre in Waimamaku or at the door. The show is on Saturday, October 29. Doors are at 7pm, with an R&B/ country band to follow.