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- 1 2 Hone Kouka (2006). The Prophet . Wellington: Huia Publishers. ISBN 1-86969-241-1. OL 8649434M. Wikidata Q106819253.
- ↑ Murray, Edmond (April 2007). "Te Kaainga/Where The Fire Burns - Hone Kouka's Trilogy: Waiora, Homefires and The Prophet". Australasian Drama Studies. 50: 91–110.
- ↑ "Pacific Experiences: Native Playwriting - Kaʻiwakīloumoku - Hawaiian Cultural Center". Kaʻiwakīloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Centre. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ↑ "Putting people before prophet". NZ Herald. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ↑ Warrington, Lisa. "Theatre Aotearoa". Theatre Aotearoa database, University of Otago. Archived from the original on 20 September 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
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