Coming To The City is a discussion among a group of young Māori talking about their impressions of moving from the country into Wellington, and what some of their experiences have been.
A young woman talks about being surprised at how dark dance-halls were in the city and a young man talks about the differences between city and country hotels, where people are more friendly. He talks about how he has found working in the city and socialising with his new workmates.
A young woman talks about trying to improve her te reo Māori by speaking with the girls she lives with, who all speak Māori.
Several speakers comment on expenses, finances, budgeting, tram fares and walking more to save money. A young Auckland man compares Auckland Māori to Wellington Māori, who he feels dress too brightly, in tight pants and three-quarter length coats.
A young woman talks about not liking the strict rules of living in a hostel. A young man talks about flatting with some pākehā friends, and flat-mate pranks they play.
Two women talks about racially segregated picture theatres at home in the Bay of Plenty, with better seats for pākēha, which one says she never thought about until she came to the city. The other woman says Māori chose to sit separately themselves as they enjoy being rowdy together during pictures.
A young man talks about a friend using offensive language when referring to Māori, although he says he was drunk and only joking.