"The Totara Tree," is a fascinating tale from New Zealand that weaves the conflict between the Maoris, who are local inhabitants, and Pakehas, commonly referred to as white men.
The entire ruckus in the community starts when a Pakeha boss announces his intention to cut down a totara tree, starkly disregarding its sacred significance to the elderly woman, Taranga, whom the community collectively views as eccentric. According to a popular.......