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Plan to boost country’s biggest day

Thursday 13 July 2017 | Published in Local

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Plan to boost country’s biggest day
A stunning kapa rima from Takitumu had the auditorium crowd entranced during last year's Te Maeva Nui performance. Norman George says an over-emphasis on cultural events has been to the detriment of independence celebrations. PHOTO: Lawrance Bailey 16082426

The Americans hold their Independence day on July 4.

The Americans hold their Independence day on July 4.


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