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Rawiri Paratene

Actor, Presenter, Writer [Ngā Puhi]

 Rawiri Paratene

 Rawiri Paratene
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Rawiri ParateneActor, Presenter, Writer [Ngā Puhi]

Actor, writer and director Rawiri Paratene first sprang into the public eye on the iconic Play School and on comedy shows like Joe and Koro. In 1999 he played gangmember Mulla Rota in the sequel to Once Were Warriors, and four years later was seen around the globe as the stubborn grandfather in Whale Rider.

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I still think it’s not too late for us to be bilingual. I still dream of a country that teaches Maori from five up, compulsory in all schools.[...] It might not be in my lifetime, but it might be in my great grandchildren’s lifetime. “  

– Rawiri Paratene

 
 

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 Rawiri Paratene - on his acting career

Rawiri Paratene - on his acting career

13.07.2010

Rawiri Paratene (Ngā Puhi) was the first Māori student to graduate from the New Zealand Drama School, and has since made an indelible mark on the NZ...