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Whina

2022

112 minutes

DramaHistory

Overview

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.

Top Cast

Rena Owen headshot

Rena Owen

Older Whina Cooper

James Rolleston headshot

James Rolleston

Gabriel

Wayne Hapi headshot

Wayne Hapi

Heremia Te Wake

Erroll Shand headshot

Erroll Shand

Father Mulder

Vinnie Bennett headshot

Vinnie Bennett

William Cooper

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne headshot

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Teenage Whina Cooper

Jayden Daniels headshot

Jayden Daniels

Cyril

Miriama McDowell headshot

Miriama McDowell

Younger Whina Cooper

Kali Kopae headshot

Kali Kopae

Mira Szászy

Sarah Valentine headshot

Sarah Valentine

Elaine

Briar Rose headshot

Briar Rose

Stacey

Awa Puna headshot

Awa Puna

Pattie

Kasina Campbell headshot

Kasina Campbell

Heretute Te Wake

Richard Te Are headshot

Richard Te Are

Richard Gilbert

Matu Ngaropo headshot

Matu Ngaropo

Apirana Ngata

Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby headshot

Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby

Awhina

James Tito headshot

James Tito

Pita Ti Wake

Marshayla Christie headshot

Marshayla Christie

Kare

Ria Paki headshot

Ria Paki

Nina