Boynton, Mere Tokorahi, 1967?-

Date: 1996

From: [Theatre programmes for opera performances, operas, musicals in New Zealand. 1996. Folder 1].

By: Hastings Operatic Society

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1996-1-01

Description: Programme with photographs and biographical notes for all main contributors and also for John Pryce, Gary Bowler, Nanette Roberts, Briar Horrocks, Mere Boynton (as Marama), Roger Wilson as Lord Aucklington, Phillipa Reade as Lady Betty Cantago, Joseph Christensen, Paul Waring, Michael Kyle, Glenda Rickard, Peter McNeill, William Winitana. Quantity: 1 volume(s) booklet (programme). Physical Description: Programme of 20 pages each 300 x 210 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr Richard Campion of Wellington, in 2004.

Date: 1998

By: New Zealand. Māori Language Commission

Reference: Eph-D-MAORI-1998-02

Description: Poster announcing a conference shows a Maori motif in a central panel, in shades of gold, purple, maroon and green. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 595 x 420 mm. Provenance: Donated by Andrea Tangohau, in 2013.

Date: 1999

From: BATS Theatre :[Posters for productions at BATS Theatre. 1985- ].

By: BATS Theatre

Reference: Eph-D-BATS-1999

Description: Includes posters for: Muted presents "Automaton". Commissioned by Creative NZ; performed by Sound Light and Movement. Bats Theatre, 23 October - 6 November [1999]. A theatrical misfit. Poster (2 copies) and banner strip Una Commedia musicale del Trampolino. TV2 International Laugh Festival. Bats, 22-24 April [1999] Angeline Conaghan presents "Dangerous divas". (With Christine White, Angeline Conaghan, Daphne Owers, Bridget Kelly, Roadworks Women, Leraine Hortsmanhoff, Genevieve McClean, Megan Peinell). Bats Theatre. 23-26 February [1999] (2 copies) Te Infusers Productions present "Dem damn dames" (Megan Peinell / Mere Boynton) with the Hep Daddy Quartet (Scott Towers, Geoff Bentley, Peter Thornley, Ben Scott). Bats Theatre, 4-8 March [1999] (2 copies) Paul Ego (1999 Billy T nominee) presents "Paul Ego's Show"; a playful hour in the company of NZ's tallest comedian. TV2 International Laugh Festival. "Like a cross between a cheeky child and a giraffe with an extremely quick tongue". Wellington, Bats Theatre, 28 April - 1 May; Auckland, Manifesto, 4-8 May; Christchurch, The Green Room, 11-15 May [1999] "How we hated the grand Canyon", a new play from Mel Johnston, with Adam Brookfield and Hera Dunleavy. Bats, 18 November - 4 December 1999 (2 copies) Kaffeehaus Theatre presents "Jamaica", Oliver Bukowski's 'Bis Denver' translated by David Spencer. Directed by Jeff Boyd. Bats Theatre, 31 March - 17 April [1999] (2 copies) "Keep your nose clean", written by John Vakidis. Keith Waaka (design), Ole Maiava (actor), Jim Moriarty (actor), Fa'amoana Ioane (musician), John Vakidis (director). Tender explosive cuttin edge theatre to move us into the millen[n]ium. 10-30 January [1999] "Mapaki", written by Dianna Fuemana. Directed by Hori Ahipene. Bats Theatre, 9-13 November [1999]. (2 copies, plus one with sign stuck over about cellphones, late admissions, etc) "Margaret and Vanessa's Xmas Special"; eat, drink ... and beat Mary. A Bloody Production. Bats Theatre, 15-22 December (Jed num ez belzebubbm). Super Fly, Deans Art Investments, Imagetime Ltd (1 copy plus 2 copies of four images on test sheet) NS "Naked Samoans go to Hollywood, Episode Two". Starring Dave Fane, Oscar Kightley, Shimpal Lelisi, Mario Gaoa, Shane Asi - the biggest dicks to ever walk on stage. Auckland, Town Hall Laugh Lounge, 22 April - 1 May; Wellington Bats Theatre, 4-8 May; Christchurch, Great Hall, 11-16 May [1999] (2 copies) "No. 2", by Toa Fraser, Bruce Mason Playwright of the Year 1999. Starring Madeleine Sami; directed by Catherine Boniface. Bats Theatre, 9-23 December [1999] (2 copies) Cashmere Feel Industrial Park presents Philip Ridley's "The pitchfork Disney", a razor stuffed chocolate treat, directed by Jonathon Hendry with Rhys Morgan, Grant Roa, Gareth Howells, Genevieve McClean. 20 November - 4 December [1999]. (2 copies) Taki Rua Productions 1999 Te Roopu Whakaari season in association with Bats Theatre. "The sojourns of Boy", a new play by Briar Grace-Smith and Jo Randerson. Directed by David O'Donnell; designed by Tony de Goldi; lighting by Juliette Howard. Bats Theatre, 3-26 June 1999 (2 copies). "Word". Bats Theatre, 12-14 March [1999]. (2 copies) Posters and photographs are commissioned by each production (not BATS), so theatre does not have copyright in them Quantity: 15 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters sizes varying around 600 x 400 mm. Provenance: Some donated by Bats Theatre in 2002 and 2007. Transfers: Some copies transferred from MSI-Papers-8941-07. - From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0881.

Date: 1995

From: [Posters collected by Mrs Rona Bailey. 1970-1990s]

By: Mission Hall Design Group Ltd; Tunnicliff, Colleen, active 1992

Reference: Eph-D-BAILEY-Theatre-1995-02

Description: Poster advertising a dance production, with individual action portraits of: Hinemoa Awater, Lyne Pringle, Claire O'Neil, Mere Boynton, Whetu Fala, Frances Rangihuna-Thomas, Janet Roddick, Felicity Molloy, Terri Ripeka Crawford. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 595 x 431 mm. Processing information: Reference number updated from Eph-D-DANCE-1995-02 to Eph-D-BAILEY-Theatre-1995-02 on 18 January 2022.

Date: 1994-2000

From: Taki Rua Productions: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-10263

Description: Photographs relating to Taki Rua Productions including 'Roimata' (1994), 'Woman Far Walking' (2000) and 'Purapurawhetu' (2000). Remaining photographs relate to unidentified productions between circa 1990s and 2000s. Photographers unidentified. - Also includes proof sheets relating to an unidentified play, featuring Hinemoana Baker, Mere Boynton, Esther Tamehana and unidentified people. These relate to the first Te Reo Maori season for Takirua Theatre in 1995 with short plays by Hinemoana Baker `Maua Taua' and `Korowai' by Esther Tamehana. - The photographs relating to `Purapurawhetu' (2000) feature Jim Moriarty, George Henare, Nancy Brunning, and unidentified people. - The photograph relating to `Woman Far Walking' (2000) features Rachel House. - Also includes some photographs of Nancy Brunning wearing a dyed harakeke cape. Quantity: 6 b&w original photographic print(s). 8 colour original photographic print(s). 1 sheet with 8 colour prints. 2 b&w original photographic print(s) proof sheets with 73 images. Transfers: From Ephemera Collection - Taki Rua Productions - Posters.

Date: 2003 - 2004

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-2003/2004

Description: Includes: Michele A’Court, Jeremy Elwood. Stand up Comedy at its best- LIVE. Indigo [Wellington], 12-13 November [2003]. Creative NZ: Amalgam's new work. The hand of God can intervene. "Simia ex machina". Happy [Wellington], 21-23, 24, 27-30 August [2003]. Vaughan King, Ben Hurley, Steve Wrigley, Dave Smith. Section 8: The certifiably funny tour 2003. Rose & Shamrock (Havelock North), 7 August; Cat ‘n’ Fiddle (Hastings), 8 August; The Mill (New Plymouth), 9 August; Diablos (Palmerston North), 12 August; Stellar Bar (Masterton), 13 August; Indigo Bar (Wellington), 14 August; The Black Harp (Wellington), 20 August, with Michele A’court; Brewers Bar (Mt Maunganui), 21 August; The Pig and Whistle (Rotorua), 22 August; Classic Comedy bar (Auckland), 23 August [2003]. The Great Night Out concert for children in Iraq. Andrew Laing, Laura Hill, Donogh Rees, Gareth Farr, Mere Boynton, Kate Harcourt, Lorae Parry, Pinky Agnew, Sue Dunlop, Bridget Douglas and Jeremy Fitzsimons, Aivale Cole, Michael Nicolas Williams, Paul Jenden, Louis Solino, Jan Preston, Ban Abdul, members of the Wellington Iraqi Community, Wayne Mason, Frankie Stevens, Ray Mercer, the Beat Girls, and members of Strike. Wellington Town Hall (Wellington), 3 August [2003]. Kapital Kidz Theatre, written and directed by Bev Driscoll. Sidney- A Snail’s Tale. Zeal (Wellington), 7-18 July 2003. Jane Keller, accompanist Michael Williams. Bigger is better. Gryphon Theatre [Wellington], 16-21 September [2003]. Mike King. National Pride Tour: Your King needs you! Forum North (Whangarei), 18 February; Founders Theatre (Hamilton), 20 February; Tauranga (Baycourt), 21 February; Convention Centre (Rotorua), 22 February; Whakatane Little Theatre (Whakatane), 23 February; Municipal Theatre (Napier), 25 February; The Michael Fowler Centre (Wellington), 27 February; Marlborough Centre (Blenheim); Nelson School of Music (Nelson), 1 March; Regent Theatre (Greymouth), 2 March; Civic Theatre (Invercargill), 4 March; Regent Theatre (Dunedin), 5 March; Theatre Royal (Timaru), 6 March; Theatre Royal (Christchurch), 7 March; Thames Civic Centre (Thames), 11 March; Regent on Broadway (Palmerston North), 12 March; Opera House (Wanganui), 13 March; TSB Theatre (New Plymouth), 14 March; Great Lake Centre (Taupo), 15 March; St James Theatre (Auckland), 22 March [2003]. Laughing With Samoans: Refreshed. Eteuati Ete, Tofiga Fepulea’i. Memorial Theatre Victoria University [Wellington], 23 August [2003]. Laughing With Samoans: Refreshed. Eteuati Ete, Tofiga Fepulea’i. Memorial Theatre Victoria University [Wellington], 27-28 November [2003]. The Paua Girls. The Paua Girls: A circus/fashion fusion to delight the senses and tickle the fancy. Shed 6 (Wellington), 21 February- 1 March 2003. Pulp Comedy: The Wellington Trials. MC Sully O’Sullivan. Indigo [Wellington], 22 [January?], Flight of the Conchords, Fiona Mackinnon, Steve Wrigley, Mathew Hegan, Chris Parkin; 23 [January?], Michael Shadbolt, Ben Hurley, Mrs.Peacock, Jesse Mulligan, Taika Cohen [2003]. Real Kiwis Real Comedy. Taika Cohen, MC Jesse Mulligan, Nigel Corbett, Tom Gilmartin. Indigo (Wellington), 21 August [2003]. Michael Shadbolt, Ben Caste, Fiona MacKinnon. Comedy Thursdays: Two Years in The City. Indigo [Wellington], 20 November [2003]. Soul Project: who brings the flavour. (With Afronesia, Ladi6, Nat Rose, Lisa Tomlins, Deva Mahal, Hollie Smith). Bodega [Wellington], 30 November [2003]. Wellington Improvisation Troupe. Battle of Wits. Gryphon Theatre [Wellington], 4-6 December 2003. 2004: Armaggedon Pulp Culture Expo. Wellington Events Centre (Wellington), 25-26 September 2004. Ezequiel Balmori. “A War on Idiots”. Monkey House Bar (Auckland), 5-8 May; BATS (Wellington), 12-15 May 2004. Ewan Gilmour. Laugh with the west. Zebos (Wellington), 3 June [2004]. The Imperial Russian Ice Stars. The Sleeping Beauty on ICE. Westpac, St James Theatre (Wellington), from 30 June [2004]. Programme and poster. Inner Constellations: Bizzare tales of love, loss and astronomy. Laurice Gilbert, Freya Daly, Pipi Ayesha Evans, Robin Brew, Ayden Jacobs, Peter Daly, members of Jacky Tar, Craig Irie and Bnd. Soundings Theatre (Te Papa), 14- 16 September 2004. Mike King. “New Zealand’s face of stand-up comedy”. Live at Zebos. Zebos [Wellington], 8 May [2004]. Make ‘Em Laugh: the best of Broadway’s comic gems. Onstage Wellington Productions Wellington, Director: Kevin Baddiley, Musical Director: Carey Ure. National Library Auditorium (Wellington), 6-7 August; Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre (Upper Hutt), 12-14 August 2004. Out of Hand Productions. "Boxes"; two of New Zealand’s top professional puppeteers. McKenzie Theatre, Capital E (Wellington), 7-24 January 2004. (2 copies) Martin Pearson. The Unfinished Spelling Errors of Bolkien, PART ONE: “The Lost Grocery List of Tolkien”, PART TWO: “The Unfinished Spelling Errors of Bolkien”, PART THREE: “The Digitally re-mastered Thumbprint of Tolkien”. The National Library Auditorium (Wellington), 11 June 2004. The Return of the Drag Kings: Comedy Cabaret for Anyone who is a Man or a Woman or Thinking of Becoming One. Andrea Harness, Cathie Sheat, Jac Lynch, Jack Byrne, Margaret Tolland, Toni Regan, Val Little, Sam McBreth, Anny Freitas. The Big Kumara (Wellington), 12-14 August [2004] ROADWORKS (A Red Mole Production). The (un)known island: tales of trade. WACT Studio (Wellington), 3-10 November 2004. We’ll Meet Again: A musical tribute to those who served their country. The Beat Girls and the Swing Band of the Royal New Zealand Airforce, Ray Henwood, Anne Pacey, Bill Watkins, Grant Winterburn, Theo R’eo, Feet With Heat. Wellington Town Hall (Wellington), 25 April [2004]. Whopper Chopper Seaside Extravaganza: The Greatest Show on Earth. International Pirate Convention. New Brighton Beach (Christchurch), 8 November, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Koa, Top Knot; Picton Foreshore (Picton), 15 November, Trinity Roots, Koa, Top Knot, Rikki Gooch; Mission Bay (Auckland), 6 December 2003, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Cian, Zen, Koa; Castlecliff (Wanganui), 3 January, Cornerstone Roots, Koa, Top Knot; Ngamotu Beach (New Plymouth), 10 January, Rhombus, Koa, Top Knot; Frank Kitts Park (Wellington), 19 January, Jacky Tar, Olmecha, Koa, Top Knot; Titahi Bay (Hutt City), 25 January, Caribean Theme, Rhombus, Recloose, Koa, Top Knot; Hikoikoi Reserve (Porirua City), 1 February, Africa Theme, Modern Afro, Beat Quintet, Afronesia, Koa, Top Knot; QE Park (Kapiti Coast), 8 February, Pacifica Theme, The Black Seeds, Recloose, Koa, Top Knot; Shoreland Park (Wellington), 15 February 2004, India Theme, Tufaan Express, Bad Apple Orchestra, Koa, Top Knot. Jeanette Wilson. An evening’s entertainment: Messages from the other side! The Illot Theatre, Wellington Town Hall (Wellington), 27-28 August [2004]. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm. Provenance: Donated from various sources, including Sticky Fingers, and Wadestown Public Library.

Date: 1995

From: Composing Women's Network : Records

Reference: 2004-355-06/31

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: June 1995

From: Downstage Theatre (Wellington): Photographs of productions

By: Tunnicliff, Colleen, active 1992

Reference: PAColl-8784-29

Description: Photographs of the Downstage Theatre production of 'Takitoru', taken June 1995 by Colleen Tunnicliff. Quantity: 7 b&w original photographic print(s). 3 digital print(s). Physical Description: Resin-coated paper prints, digital prints

Date: 2005

By: Kibblewhite, Maree Christine, 1960-

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-2005-01

Description: Booklet with a history of the development of the show (a mixture of song, dance and music). Shows photo portraits and short biographical notes about the participants: Tamati Te Nohotu (Maui), Toni Huata (Hine-Nui-Te-Po), Mere Boynton (Taranga), Toa Waka (Tama-Nui-Te Ra), Te Puoho Katene, Jarod Rawiri, Jacob Tamaiparea, Kereama Te Ua; climbers Adam Macpherson, Sandy Ogilvie, Nick Creech, Kester Brown; aerialists Pipi-Ayesha Evans, Claire Lissaman, Oliver Jason Moore, Jenny Ritchie, Alexandra Sim, Dolina Wehipeihana; dancers Alice Capper-Starr, Sacha Copland, Maaka Pepene, Olivia Violet Robinson, Taiaroa Royal, Jason Te Patu, Kura Te Ua, Tuirina Wehi. Directors, producers and designers are also featured: Tanemahuta Gray, Andre Anderson, Richard Boon, Gareth Farr, Merenia Gray, Geoff Pinfield, Jamie Ogilvie, Clare Needham, Tolis Papazoglou, Gillie Coxill, Martyn Roberts, Richard Nunns, Louise Clark, Simon McMillan, John Peterson, Glen Ruske, Nathan Hoturoa Gray. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 Programme(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs in booklet of 20 pages each 315 x 205 mm. Provenance: One copy donated by Maree Kibblewhite, Wellington, in 2005.

Date: 1997 - 1998

By: New Zealand. Māori Language Commission

Reference: Eph-D-MAORI-1998-01

Description: Shows a half-length portrait of a Maori woman in a feather cloak, dissolving to a background of native bush. There is a carved figure at top left, and a rushing stream at the lower right. The woman shown has been identified as Mere Boynton. Also sponsored by ECNZ, Carter Holt Harvey, TVNZ, and Te Puni Kokiri. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 840 x 560 mm. Provenance: One copy donated from the papers of Rona Bailey, 2006.

Date: 1997-2004

From: Nunns, Richard, 1945-2021: Collection

By: Carlin, Jocelyn, 1955-2017; Edge, Michelle, active 2000; Page, Stuart, 1957-

Reference: PAColl-9112-7

Description: Collection of mainly colour photographs, taken from 1997 to 2004, of performances and other events, instruments (and items relating to instruments) and places in New Zealand, all of which have involved Richard Nunns. A few are duplicates of photographs in other boxes of this collection. Events include: Kauraka Kauraka playing a nose flute: a trio, comprising Richard Nunns, Mike Cooper and Elio Martuscheillo, playing in Rome in 2002; the opening of Te Papa, 1998; an image from `Taku Wana', an opera by Helen Fisher and Wi Kuki Kaa showing Mere Boynton singing the opening aria; the launch of `He Waiata Onamata - songs from the past' in 1998. Instruments shown are old and newly made (by Brian Flintoff, Clem Mellish and Huata Holmes). Includes woven items associated with taonga puoro. Also includes photographs of caves where taonga puoro have been played (Maungati and Waitomo), Elephant Rocks, and an island near Durville Island. Quantity: 45 digital print(s) Colour. 2 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 2 Papers - copies of letter and form.

Date: [1998?]

From: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000 : Papers

By: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000; Fisher, Helen Wynfreda, 1942-; Averill, Joanne, active 1989; Sendal Hoso Choir; Sato, Kanzan, active 1991; New Zealand String Quartet; Boynton, Mere Tokorahi, 1967?-; Kirkland, Andrew, active 1990; Broughton, John, 1947-; Samuel Marsden Collegiate School. Choir; Pearce, Justin, active 1989; Miles, Bridget, active 1992?; Sperring, Julie, active 1992?; Taylor, Apirana D, 1955-; South Wellington Intermediate School; Victoria Brass Ensemble; Young, John, 1962-; Batten, Karen, active 1989-2000; Douglas, Louise, active 1992?; Loader, Linden, 1962?-; Craik, Sally, active 1993; Prior, Rowan, 1964-; Farr, Gareth, 1968-; Elena, 1955-; Pask, Andrew, active 1988-1991

Reference: MSC-008726

Description: Other Titles - Te Tangi a te Matui / Helen Fisher ; performed by Joanne Averill, flute and voice Other Titles - Pounamu / music by Helen Fisher ; performed by the Sendai Hoso Choir and Kanzan Sato, shakuhachi Other Titles - String quartet [excerpt] / music by Helen Fisher ; performed by the New Zealand String Quartet Other Titles - Taku hoa aroha / music by Helen Fisher ; performed by Mere Boynton, voice, and Andrew Kirkland, guitar Other Titles - Just singing in the tree / words and music by Helen Fisher ; performed by the Marsden School Choir Other Titles - Nga Tapuwae ; dance theatre [excerpt] / music by Helen Fisher ; performed by Justin Pearce , French horn, Bridget Miles, clarinet, Julie Sperring, flute, Apirana Taylor, koauau, and students from South Wellington Intermediate Schoolr Other Titles - Ko wharepapa te maunga [excerpt] / music by Helen Fisher ; performed by the Victoria Brass Ensemble conducted by John Young Other Titles - Muriranga - whenua / music by Helen Fisher ; performed by Karen Batten and Louise Douglas, flutes Other Titles - Bone of contention ; dance theatre [excerpts] / music by Helen Fisher ; performed by Linden Loader, mezzo-soprano, Sally Craik, bagpipes, Rowan Prior, cello, Gareth Farr, harp, marimba, percussion, Elena, violin, Andrew Pask, clarinets and saxophones Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). Finding Aids: Programme notes by Helen Fisher for this sample tape are at MS-Papers-7481.

Date: 1995

From: Radio Active 89FM: Recordings

Reference: MSC-021470

Description: Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 25.25 Minutes and seconds Duration.

Date: 23 Sep 1995

From: New Zealand Public Radio : Concert FM New Zealand Composer Sound Archive

By: Roddick, Janet, active 1980s-2018; Camm, Cheryl, 1964-; Mulgan, Lucy, 1971-; Prujean, Emma, active 1994; Whitehead, Gillian Karawe, 1941-; Hodge, Katherine, active 1993; Saxcess (Musical group); Boynton, Mere Tokorahi, 1967?-; Pan, Ellen, active 1996

Reference: MSDL-1060

Description: Performer: Janet Roddick Performer: Katherine Hodge Performer: Saxcess Performer: Emman Caiman Performer: Mere Boynton (soprano) Performer: Ellen Pan (piano) Other Titles - 3 songs / by Janet Roddick ; performed by Janet Roddick Other Titles - Hey diddle diddle / by Cheryl Camm ; performed by choir and Katherine Hodge Other Titles - Wrench / by Lucy Mulgan ; performed by Saxcess with percussion Other Titles - 4 songs / by Emma Caiman ; performed by Emma Caiman Other Titles - Awa herea (first 4 of the 7 movements) / by Gillian Whitehead ; performed by Mere Boynton and Ellen Pan Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 50.36 Minutes and seconds Duration.

Date: 16 May 1998

From: New Zealand Public Radio : Concert FM New Zealand Composer Sound Archive

By: Fisher, Helen Wynfreda, 1942-; Taylor, Rangimoana, 1949-; Boynton, Mere Tokorahi, 1967?-; Loader, Linden, 1962?-; Wilson, Roger Douglas, 1946-; Nunns, Richard, 1945-2021; Bickerton, Robert Henry, active 1994-2015; McAuliffe, Evey, active 1998; Whakatu Kapa Haka; Poyhymnos Choir; Radio Nelson Chamber Orchestra; Paczian, Rita, 1962?-; Kaa, Wi Kuki, 1938-2006

Reference: MSDL-1426

Description: Other - Maori Composer - Wi Kuki Kaa; Lyricist - Lauris Edmond Performer: Rangimoana Taylor Performer: Mere Boyntyon Performer: Linden Loader Performer: Roger Wilson Performer: Richard Nunns Performer: Bob Bickerton Performer: Evey McAuliffe Performer: Whakatu Kapa Haka Performer: Poyhymnos Choir Performer: Nelson Chamber Orchestra Performer: Rita Paczian Quantity: 18 digital sound recording(s) digital sound recording(s). 64.36 Minutes and seconds Duration.