The world premiere of "Paradise" at the Auckland Festival was noted for the riotous participation of the audience through oratory, singing and chanting tributes from elders and young alike at the beginning and at the end of the performance, led prominently by the present Minister of Maori Affairs and the founder of the Maori Political Party, Dr Pita Sharples.
Ena Sharples | Pita Driti | Richard Sharples | Pita Nacuva | Mel Sharples | Winston Sharples | Sharples | Pita Sharples | Pita Pit | Le Tagaloa Pita | John Sharples, Sr. | John Sharples, Jr. | James Sharples | Ellen Sharples | Dick Sharples | Charlie Sharples |