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Whina

The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women. Flawed yet resilient, Whina tells the story of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided by an instinct for equality and justice whose legacy as the Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation) was an inspiration to an entire country.

2022 |1h 52m |  Drama, History

Videos

Cast

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Rena Owen

Older Whina Cooper

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James Rolleston

Gabriel

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Wayne Hapi

Heremia Te Wake

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Erroll Shand

Father Mulder

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Vinnie Bennett

William Cooper

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Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Teenage Whina Cooper

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Jayden Daniels

Cyril

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Miriama McDowell

Younger Whina Cooper

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Kali Kopae

Mira Szászy

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Sarah Valentine

Elaine

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Briar Rose

Stacey

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Kasina Campbell

Heretute Te Wake

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Richard Te Are

Richard Gilbert

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Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby

Awhina

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Status

Released

Language

English, Maori

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