People of Tokerau

At every meeting you see them—the people from the back places often very quiet but wrapped up in what the speakers say, or looking for friends and relatives they have not met for years. Our roving photographer, Mr Stanhope Andrews, took these shots early this year at Waitangi and Te Ahuahu.

Guardian: his job is to watch over the carved house at Waitangi

Below: Two good listeners.