WOMAD New Zealand

Charlie Gillett introduces highlights from one of WOMAD's international offshoots, held in Taranaki on New Zealand's North Island.

Featured artists include Maori singer Mahinarangi Tocker, Australian Aboriginal rocker George Rrurrambu with his band Birdwave, and Kari Kari from the world's most isolated island, Rapanui (Easter Island).

This week's programme features recordings made at WOMAD New Zealand, courtesy of the BBC World Service and Radio New Zealand