Francis Tipene

In Tikanga, authors Francis and Kaiora Tipene delve deeply into the harmonious blend of traditional Māori values and contemporary living, offering readers a rare and insightful glimpse into their daily lives. This enlightening book paints a vivid picture of how the Tipenes incorporate the rich and profound aspects of te ao Māori into every facet of their existence. Following the...

Stars of the hit television series The Casketeers, as seen on Netflix Francis and Kaiora Tipene aren't your typical funeral directors. With their famous humour and big-hearted personalities, the TVNZ and Netflix reality TV stars are changing the way we think about death and grief. Life as a Casketeer reveals how Francis and Kaiora grew up in families that had...