Drama History
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.
Directed by
Paula Whetu Jones, James Napier Robertson
Written by
James Lucas, Paula Whetu Jones, James Napier Robertson
Rena Owen
Older Whina Cooper
James Napier Robertson
Erroll Shand
Father Mulder
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Teenage Whina Cooper
Miriama McDowell
Younger Whina Cooper
James Rolleston
Gabriel
Vinnie Bennett
William Cooper
Kali Kopae
Mira Szászy
Jayden Daniels
Cyril
Christina Asher
Wayne Hapi
Heremia Te Wake
Briar Rose
Stacey
Sarah Valentine
Elaine
Richard Te Are
Richard Gilbert
Kasina Campbell
Heretute Te Wake
Marshayla Christie
Kare
Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby
Awhina
Awa Puna
Pattie
Matu Ngaropo
Apirana Ngata

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