Tim Tipene (Ngati Kuri, Ngati Whatua) is the award-winning author of nine children's picture books and junior novels including Kura Toa, Haere and Taming the Taniwha. A pioneering youth and self-defence counsellor, he leads the Peace Masters programme. Tim lives with his family in West Auckland.Zak Waipara(Rongowhakataa, Ngati Ruapani, Ngati Porou, Ngati Kahungunu), has illustrated and written for children's books, comics, newspaper graphics, motion graphics and animations. He is currently programme leader of the Bachelor of Animation Degree at Animation College, Auckland.The Maori translation is by Rotorua-based musician and academic Rob Ruha