Photos From Kaka Point My mate Hone has a helluva way with words but he’s not such a hot shot with a camera. Look at these – Five or six assorted images definitely not works of art. Beheaded, de-feeted, ‘the shoot first, ask questions later’ school of photography Turn them over though, scribbled on the backs, explanations,captions undiluted essence of Tuwhare. Perhaps he wanted me to have the visual poems, and I do appreciate the photos – really, truly. I can pin them on my wall or click them onto the door of the fridge with those little Kitschen magnets and read them at a glance, ‘cause most of the poems he writes are far too long to read off the fridge door as I’m making a grab for the milk. Trish Lambert 1996

His poems were an inspiration when I was young...and still are. No pomp, frippery or self promotion. But a quiet strength, earthiness and a passionate talent for words. I miss him though I didn't even know him.

New Zealand has lost a national treasure. He mihi atu ki te taonga o nga kupu! Moe mai ra te rangatira me te kauri o Te Ao Tuhituhi!