Manu continue to play regularly at open mic nights, bars and clubs on the South Coast. Manu\'s live sets usually feature original songs, with a plethora of covers, usually adapted from dance and soul-oriented material, breaking away from the run of the mill. 　　 　　The name Manu is maori for \'Bird of Freedom\'. It is the national symbol of the maori people of New Zealand. \"The name was used because a Kiwi friend always called me Manu, after a friend of hers back home.\" - Manu