Lara
Played by Cian Elyse White
A New Zealander who has come to Manutaki as a volunteer on an environmental project monitoring the marine wildlife on the reef. Since moving to the island she has formed a close relationship with boyfriend Maui and his family too, particularly his sister Aumea. Intelligent and perceptive, she is a calming influence on Maui.
Kyle pays a visit to the pearl farm
Kyle pays a visit to the Vaipiti pearl farm and gains further clues to his vision.
About Cian Elyse White
Originally from Rotorua, Cian Elyse studied at the Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School.
In 2011, Cian won the award for Most Original Production of the Year for her production Hear to See at the Chapman Tripp Awards and her theatre credits include Mo & Jess Kill Suzie, Awatea, Te Awata and Kings of the Gym. A career highlight for Cian Elyse was touring Birds with Sky Mirrors (Mau Theatre Company) to Taipei, Rome and Athens in 2012.
On television, Cian Elyse has appeared in Underbelly and The Blue Rose.
