Cast

Hairoka - Waihoroi Shortland

Pohia - Ngarimu Daniels

Patanio - Te Rangihau Gilbert

Anatonio - Scott Morrison

Nerita - Veeshayne Armstrong

Karatiano - Sonny Kirikiri

Hararino - Te Kauhoe Wano

Haranio - Wharehoka Wano

Roreneto - Te Arepa Kahi

Renato - Ngatai Rangihau

Piriniha O Morako - Lawrence Makoare

Piriniha O Arakona - Samson Pehi

Ranaharoto - Mana Epiha

Kopo Kaumatua - Eru Potaka Dewes

Tiehika - Reikura Morgan

Tupara - Andy Sarich

Tiuka O Weniti - Joe Naden

Parahata - Tamati Rice

Singer for Piriniha O Morako - Ardre Foote

Kuia O Pohia - Whare Ta Tao King

Pononga O Patanio - Pumi Tumai, Eruera Morgan

Extras


Gondola Passenger - Maaka Rayner

Gondola Oarsman - Aja Gascoigne

Boat Crew - Eurico Charraz, Barry Pentecost, Steve Phillips, Robson Santos, Ibrahim Yacoub,

Morako’s Kai-Arahi - Teshome Argawe, Mahamadou Coulibacy, Marc Herbulot, John Isaac-Yloi, Christopher Kaleera, Rishad Khamis, Kevin Kiarie, Marvin Kimata, Rico Lescot, Manu Mahana

Pier Passers-by - Marie-Claire Bidois-Putt, Hector Karini Curry, Vapnierka Kupenga, Kenneth Te Namu, Alice Waiomio

Hairoka Ext Passers-by - Rona Campbell, Ivan Morice, Mildred Rogers

Arakona’s Kai-Arahi - Tawio Davis, Glenn Davis, Tama Te Whare, Oswin Thomas

Stunt Turehu - Isabelle Olson, Lee Scorrar

Turehu - Sylvie Olson, Stephanie Senora, Lili Shine, Ellen-Moana Smith

Tangata Whai Mana - Scott Fraser, Hemirua Hohaia, Fred Holloway, Timothy Houghton, Michael Low, Brian Putt, Martin Rossiter, William Welsh

Court Christians - Ruth Baker, Sophie Bristow, Judith Brown, Bernadine Puaha, Robin Burrows, Shirley Putt, George-Daniel Burt, Brian Putt, Rona Campbell, Tipene Ranui, Donna Campbell, Rahera Raukete, Sharlene Campbell, Paula Rawiri, James Cruller, Chris Reid, Hector Karini Curry, Danielle Rimunui, Peittro Daniel, Janice Roberts, Natasha Duval, Alecia Royal, Mandoline Edwards, Kipi Sarich, Margaret Faalogo, Tamara Senaratne, David Hare, Kati Smith, Ramai Hayward, Delaine Smith, Margaret Hibbs, Samuel Smith, Wiremu Hohaia, Moana Tahau, Erana Hohaia, Awatea Tahau, Cristin Jacobs, Gordon Taputu, Riki Kohi, Pandora Toura, Meri Kohi, Bodie Taylor, Vapnierka Kupenga, Lucy Te Awhitu, Jefferson Kupenga, Hohepa Te Awhitu, Mary Lutui, Shirley Thompson, Kathleen Lye, Sjionel Timu, Girlie Matthewman, Aja Timu, Theodore Maxwell, Janine Toopi, Mereheni McAllister, Joseph Tuineau, Margaret McCormack, Beverly Tupuola, Mihi Morunga, Jane Turner, Annie Munday, Tuini Tuwha, Ropehana Munro, Gael Wallace, Koa Muriwai, Wiremu Welsh, Roys Nathan, Estea Nicholls, Rongomai Wharehoka, Laurence O'Donnell, Mabel Wharekawa-Burt, Rod, WilsonAbraham Pa'u, Hamiora Witika, Julius Pihema, Phoebe Yakas, Anaru Poi

Court Jews - Moana Bennett, Tracey-Lee Biddle, Karen Bishop, Ngaire Munro, Kevin Brown, Bridgette Munro, Richard Castles, Karen Nicholls, Hilda Clarke, William O'Donnell, Eliane Daniel, Raymond O'Donnell, Ben De Thierry, Machelle Dick, Maria Orgovan-Mendjan, Rewi Paapu, Gaenor Fenton, Maryanne Peka, Mike Ford, Charlotte Prime, Maryanne Fox, Catherine Puaha, Hugh George, Desiree Ranui, Natalie Gillette, Georgina Ranui, Clarence Harawira, Jackson Ranui, Tanya Henwood, Deborah Ross, Jason Hiakita, Anthony Sarich, Max Hohepa, Katarina Sarich, Conrad Hoskins, Matija Sarich, Darryl Hume, Rob Sellars, Jo-Anne Ikiua, Evelina Smith, David Jack, Ada Tana, Lucia Jacobs, Rihi Tenana, Gwen Kay, Natasha Keating, Meloney Tengoungou, Regan Timu, Richard King, Hilda Timu Cortes, Evelyn Kupenga, Stacey Tinnion, Ripeka Kupenga, Shaandeen Tipene, Jennifer Le Blanc, Sophia Tupuola, Rio-Rita Lutui, Siole Vave, Matthew MacDonald, Rewana Waaka, Freda Manahi, Willie Wikeepa, Victoria Manu, Mererohi Wilson, Joel Mauri, Chris Wiremu, Robynne Mihaere, Mareta Wiringi, Harley Morehu, James Wood, Ivan Morice, Roimata Munro, Rereahu Marie Woodcock

Fountain Dancers - Justine Hohaia, Sylvie Olsen, Stephanie Senora, Lili Shine, Ellen-Moana Smith

Suitors - Rudolf Alford, John Christie, Pino Scopas, John Wielemaker

Pohia’s Kai-Arahi - Rod Enoka, Jason Nathan

Pohia’s Fire Poi People - Joel Smith, Mark Williams

Pohia’s Conch Players - Prince Davis, Piripi Davis

Pohia’s Warriors - Richard Bennett, James Karauria, Slade Leef, Romana Potts, Rei Samuel, Carlin Shaw

Wero / Taiaha - Tama Davis

Market Artist - Selwyn Muru

Market Musician - Paco Capana

Market Fish Sellers - Manuel Hohaia, Gene Hohaia, Gerald (Charlie) Moana

Market Vege Sellers - Marie-Claire Bidois-Putt, Hector Karini Curry, Vapnierka Kupenga

Market Dancers - Vai Amituanai, Maybelle Galuvao, Tracey Lloydd, Kiri Wharepouri
 
Market Jester - Paul Klaassen

Market Poi Dancers - Louana Chapman, Hikitea Oneroa-Hill

Market Children - Waiataahua Evans, Phinia Evans, Seymour Evans, Arahia Fenton, James Fenton, Wiremu Fenton, Luanekaha Kohi, Rikirangi Kohi, Ripeka Kupenga, Francis Matthewman, Josey Matthewman, Naomi Matthewman, Peter Matthewman, Neszaviar Patuwai, Tamati Tuteao, Anihaera Wharerau

Market Crowd - Moana Bennett, Rona Campbell, Annie Munday, Sharlene Campbell, Karen Nicholls, Glenn Davis, Lisa Nixon, Corrina Evans, Catherine Nixon, Gaenor Fenton, Rewi Paapu, Kari Fredrickson, Leone Patuwai, Natalie Gillette, Brian Putt, Clarence Harawira, Shirley Putt, Tanya Henwood, Mildred Rogers, Natasha Keating, Marie Smith, Meri Kohi, Ada Tana, Riki Kohi, Evelyn Kupenga, Hohepa Te Awhitu, Jefferson Lucas, Lucy Te Awhitu, Mary Lutui, Meloney Tengoungou, Rio-Rita Lutui, David Van Der Wende, Alice Waiomio, Girlie Matthewman, Annie Mundy Rereahu, Marie Woodcock

Café Waiter - Conrad Hoskins

Café Patrons - Gaenor Fenton, Margaret Hibbs, Erana Hohaia, Ngareta Hohaia, Hemirua Hohaia, Allister Kauta, Kahu Tuwhare, Wiremu Welsh

Venetian St Passers-by - Gaenor Fenton, Wiremu Fenton, Conrad Hoskins, Allister Kauta, Leone Patuwai, Neszaviar Patuwai, Lucy Te Awhitu, Hohepa Te Awhitu, Kahu Tuwhare

Hairoka’s House Passers-by - Mike Kennedy, Sam Roberts, Shirley Thompson

Musicians - Anna Dunwoodie, Hirini Melbourne, Kuini Beattie

Tangata Kai-Tangitangi - Mere Boynton, William Winitana

Pohia’s Maids - Gina Emery, Tiria Mitchell

Kete Maker - Joy Wikitera

Tamariki - Monique Campbell, Corey Campbell, Sean Campbell, Glenn Campbell, Lawrence Campbell, Buckley Campbell, Georgia Richards, Luella Richards, Pearl Wikitera

Patanio’s Kai Arahi - Ngatai Rangihau
 

Crew

Executive Producer - Don C Selwyn

Producer - Ruth Kaupua-Panapa

Associate Producers - Sir Robert Mahuta, Selwyn Muru

Unit Production Manager - Ruth Kaupua-Panapa

Director - Don C Selwyn

Te Reo Translation - Dr Pei Te Hurinui Jones

Kaiwhakaruruhau - Pineaha Murray

Director of Photography - Davorin Fahn

Production Designer - Guy Moana

Musical Director - Clive Cockburn

Editor - Bella Erikson

Costume Designer - Gavin McLean

Line Producer - Ruth Kaupua-Panapa

Production Manager - Ruth Kaupua-Panapa

Management Supervisor - Kathryn Evans

Production Co-Ordinator - Linda Fenwick

Production Assistant Pre - Jacinta Gibson

Production Assistant Prod - Amanda Aitken

Production Runners - Wiremu Willis, Craig Gray

Producer’s Assistant - John Welsh

Senior Production Accnt - Sonali Amarasingham-Christie

Clerical Accountants - William (Bill) Puru, Diane Magee

1st Assistant Director - Tony Forster

2nd Assistant Director - Neil James

3rd Assistant Director - Nicola Rush

4th Assistant Director - Corina Ngatuere

5th Assistant Director - Hepi Maihi

Continuity - Melissa Wikaire

Locations Manager - Tamalene Painting

Unit Manager - Edna Stirling

Unit Assistants - Martyn Waugh, Pirimia Falwasser

Unit Trainees - Maaka Inkster, Phillip Selwyn

Camera Operator - Peter Janes

2nd Unit Camera Operators - Alan Locke, Bretton Richards

Camera Stabiliser Operator - Peter Thompson

Steadicam Operators - Rhys Duncan, Gerry Vasbenter

Focus Puller - Julian Boshier

Focus Puller 2nd Unit - Matt Hunt

Camera Assistants - Malcolm Clements, John Armstrong

Video Split Operator - David Mercer

Video Split Trainee - Daniel Greenwood

Sound Recordist - Dick Reade

Boom Swinger - Sean O’Reilly

2nd Boom Swinger - Jim Curran

Key Grip - Will Williamson

Grip Assistants - Russell Lloyd, Jim Rowe

Grip Trainee, Roisin McCann

Gaffer - Paul Everdson

Best Person - John Enright

Lighting Assistants - James Young, Twist Hita

Additional Lighting Assts - Anne Gummer, John Swanson

Lighting Trainee - Ngarangi Tipene-Leach

Genny Operator / Electrics - Steve Williams

Lighting Equipment - Telelight

Art Director - Viv Kernick

Art Dept Co-Ordinator - Sue Gandy

Props Buyer - Simonde Norden

Art Dept Runner - Paul Burnell

Standby Props - Matt Cornelius

Standby Assist - Amy Newbury

Props Makers - Adrian Bennett, Jeanette Goode

Set Props Maker - Stella McCafferty

Sculptor - David Nepia

Set Props Maker / Engineers - Joe Koti, Nick Walter

Set Finisher - Spencer Pullon

Set Props - Pete Shaw

Props Assistants - Gene Hohaia, Gerald (Charlie) Moana, Manuel Hohaia

Props Assist / Asst Carver - Aja Gascoigne

SPFX Technician - Paul Verrall

Animal Wrangler - Mark Vette

Water Safety - Ian George

Stunt Co-Ordinator - Peter Bell

Stunt Riggers - Robert Lee, Tyrone Bell, Thomas / Jim

Cons. Manager / Builder - Mike Sudholter

Carpenters - Murray Stancich, Jon Tack, John Wilson, Dwayne Griffiths

Gondola Builder - Darren Wilcock

Wardrobe Supervisor - Maureen Matthews

Standby Wardrobe - Jenny Rushton, Deb Brown

Wardrobe Props - Ymre Molnar, Louise Davis

Wardrobe Runner - Jo Stanners

Wardrobe Assts Casual - Miranda Brown, Amanda Dorsell

Wardrobe Trainees - Glenn (Kimikimi) Mane, Lili Janes

Wardrobe Assist / Harakeke - Tara Rupapera

Pattern Cutters - Fiona Nichols, Leanne Anderson

Machinists - Rosemary Gough, Coral Lloyd, Jenny Chin, Christine Klingenberg

Wardrobe Bus Drivers - Selwyn Reeves, Allen Edser

Post Prod Co-Ordinator - Linda Moana

Make-up Supervisor - Annie Single

Make-up Assistant - Diana Cross

Make-up Runner / Trainee - Michelle Adams

Make-up Casuals - Shawn Neill, Donna Walker, Lizette Cross, Paula Alders

Make-up Bus Driver - Charlie Barker

Hair Products Sponsored by Wella New Zealand

Casting - He Taonga Films

Casting Assistant - Puhi Rangiaho

Musical Director - Clive Cockburn

Choreographer - Maaker Rayner

Assistant Editor - Daniel Monaghan

Technical Support - Charles Knight

CGI - Liam Clayton

Subtitle Script - Don C Selwyn

English Subtitle Editor - Bella Erikson

Subtitle Dubbing Assistant - Chris Tata

Italian Subtitle Script - Bernadette Luciano

Publicist - Sue May

Publicity Stills - Kirsty Griffin

Stills Photography - John Miller

Publicity Artwork - Robbie Marsh

Security Supervisor - Sam Selwyn

Security - Nathaniel Clarke, Rob Selwyn

Actors’ Personal Trainer - Chris Warburton

Catering - Bonifant & Saxby

Website Designer - Davorin Fahn

Website Assistant - Debbie Larkins

Music Composed and Produced by Clive Cockburn

Traditional Maori Music by Hirini Melbourne
Produced by Henry Cockburn of Bonfire Creative

The New Zealand Symphony was Conducted by Kenneth Young and Recorded at The Michael Fowler Centre - Wellington

Orchestration by Kenneth Young

Flamenco Guitar-Carole Hempton

Solo Violin - Donald Armstrong

Music Recording Engineers
Orchestral - Richard Hulse of Radio New Zealand
Pre-Production - Henry Cockburn of Bonfire Creative

Pre-Production and Editing - Phil Adams of Matrix Digital

Dolby Digital Music Mix - John Neill

Sound Mixer - Gethin Creagh

Mixing Facility - The Film Unit Ltd

Post Sound Track Lay - Dick Reade (Reade Audio)

Post Sound Assistants - Roy Taoho, Debbie Frane, Rachel Shearer

Film Lab 35mm Blowup - Atlab Sydney

Kine Supervisor - Jenny Gilroy

Film Graders - Tony Manning, Tina Carrington

Lab Liason - Jamie Marshall

Digital Colour Grading - Lisa Everson

Digital Grade - DigiPost

Nga Waiata – Songs

Nga Tamariki O Te Kohu
Composed by Hirini Melbourne
Performed by Kuini Wano

Me Tohu
Lyrics by Hirini Melbourne
Music by Clive Cockburn
Performed by Mere Boynton

To Aroha
Lyrics by Pei Te Hurinui Jones
Music by Clive Cockburn
Performed by Wiremu Winitana

Putorino
Composed by Hirini Melbourne
Performed by Ardre Foote

Choir
St Josephs Maori Girls Choir
Choral Conductor – Georgina Kingi

Harp Music "Gavotte"
Composed by Bernard Andres
Performed by Anna Dunwoodie

Producers wish to thank

Dr Pei Te Hurinui Jones Trust

Brian Hauaru Jones QSO, JP

Dame Te Atairangi Kahu

The late Sir Bob Mahuta

The late Mr Neil Roberts

Auckland City Events Facilitation

Auckland City Traffic and Roading

City Parks Services

Mayor Bob Harvey of Waitakere City

Barry Hart QC (Harts Farm)

The New Zealand National Maritime Museum, Auckland

The Crew of ‘The Breeze’

Pam Smith

Herald Island Boat Club

Richard and Jill Low

Bob and Bett Grinder, Eddy Grassick

Salthouse Boat Builders

Languages International Auckland (Chris Woolcott)

University of Auckland

Massey University – Albany Campus

(Chris E. Lambert, Ray Parsons, Michelle Mosby)

Glen and Louise Houghton

Susan Thomason, Keith Le Mon, Lynette McLeod

Holy Sepulchre Church and Tatai Hono Marae

(Reverend Canon Roger Hill)

John and Sue Sweetman

Auckland High Court

(Debbie Collins, Easter Lanifole, Chris Loakes)

Morningside Health and Sports – Marc Patel

Robert Bruce Actors Agency

Katherine Rawling Actors Agency

Auckland Actors (Graham Dunster)

Karen Kay Management

Flying Start Pictures Ltd, AAV NZ

Screentime Communicado

Bruce McArthur, David Donaldson (Atlab NZ)

Simon Wex (Atlab Sydney)

Trevor Thwaites, Kevey Transport & Selwyn Distributors

Morris Selwyn, Hone-Kay Selwyn, Te Ata Kay-Selwyn

Syrena Taiaopo Kaupua

The late Charlie and Violet Selwyn

The late Ekere Kaupua-Panapa

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