We Are The Rock!

In We are the Rock! contemporary Niueans, historical and legendary figures tell their stories of focus, expression and achievement. They are Niuean tāoga (treasure) and include:

* Dr Vili Nosa – the first Niuean awarded a Phd
* Tutina Pasene – business woman and fashion designer
* Sully Paea – youth worker
* Pero Cameron – basketballer
* John Pule – artist and writer
* Frank Bunce – All Black
* Stephanie Tauevihi – actress and singer
* Che Fu – rapper/ singer
* Fao and Huanaki – discoverers of Niue
* Leveimatagi and Leveifualolo – legendary explorers

“is a beautiful little thing” says Pacific Island Correspondent Michael Field.

• David Riley, Author

  David Riley is Head of Performing Arts and the Specialist Classroom Teacher at Tangaroa College in Otara South Auckland. He wrote this book to encourage his students - particularly young Pacific Island students - to read and to inspire them with stories they can relate to about sport, music, business, talent, luck and perseverance.
  
  Niuean-Māori illustrator Munro Te Whata and Auckland-based Samoan photographer Evotia Tamua bring the stories alive.

• Munro Te Whata, Illustrator

  Munro Te Whata (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou) is a dynamic young animator, artist and writer who has illustrated several books. He lives in Auckland.

• Evotia Tamua, Photographer