A special performance is taking place this weekend in Ōtatauhi Christchurch to mark 150 years of University of Canterbury.
Composed by UC's Head of Composition Dr Reuben de Lautour and taonga pūoro artist and composer Mahina-Ina Kingi-Kaui, the work features kōhatu - river stones.
Both Dr de Lautour and Mahina speak to Jesse.
Reuben de Lautour with river stones Photo: University of Canterbury