... someone she liked and asks advice. Mihi values the togetherness of her family and how she identifies with them. When her parents separate and she moves in with the Heywoods, she is disappointed they don't sit down to family meals. Adam, Marshall and Barb are incredulous when they find her about to prepare a meal. "What are you doing?" We see a close up of her observing them scoff fish and chips in front of the television, and recognise the displacement she feels without her family. However, after the separation this value of communication and the idea that family should be there to support you is still conveyed. Tama and Mihi retain their close relationship. Mihi asks Tama's advice about how she should react to Marshall's behaviour. "Mihi, why are you trying to change him now?" In comparison to the Hudson's traditional family values the Heywood's family is dysfunctional, and reflect ...

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