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Kiri Te Kanawa, the young Maori girl with the golden voice, went on to become an internationally acclaimed opera singer. In 1971 she was a stunning success when she performed in The Marriage of Figaro at Covent Garden and has gone on to sing leading roles in a variety of operas throughout the world. These are stories of 30 of New Zealand's most famous people including their childhood and education, the paths that led to the achievements for which they became well known and their influence upon New Zealand's history and culture. With original photographs - many supplied by the subjects themselves. Written by award winning author Kevin Boon.