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“When old and young come together to do this, it shows the strength of their convictions.”
This film is a detailed chronicle of a key moment in the Māori renaissance: the 1975 land march led by then 79-year-old Whina Cooper. A coalition of Māori groups set out from the far north for Wellington, opposed to further loss of their land. This early doco from director Geoff Stevens, shot by Leon Narbey, includes interviews with many of those on the march: Eva Rickard, Tama Poata and Whina Cooper; there is stirring evidence of Cooper’s oratory skills.
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Ka Pai! Very good! I enjoyed watching this movie. The information reminds us of why we take the stands against the British Empire in extending its boudaried areas in Land claims, and we are part of their claim - as their slaves. Its through Crown court legislation that we have LOST our RIGHTS to speak in their COURT PROCEEDINGS asserted. Its these proceedings that have led to the MASS LOSS of our whenua - ;and. I also enjoyed the sharing demonstrated, and each one sharing info!!
Ths is great.. an insipiration and something for every NZ classroom
So proud to be able to show this to my children to show them there ancestor Whina and the strength they come from. Thank you
Awesome, simply awesome.
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The ONYAs 2010 & 2011
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Finalist – Website design
Qantas Media Awards 2009
NZ ON SCREEN 2012
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Huia Goldsbury
Posted at 02.09PM - 13.03.2012
Awesome, so inspiring, posting to facebook so others can feel the spirit of it.
I was early teens when this march happened and joined them when they came through the King Country.
I was watching Native Affairs on Maori TV the other night and Hone and Pita were talking about a Hikoi happening soon, from Cape Reinga to Wellington, to bring attention to to what is happening regarding SOEs and other issues of concern, to not only the Maori people but to all NZers. Was looking for more info about it on the net but couldn't find anything but I found this. Know there will be some info coming up about this future hikoi soon and I'm looking forward to supporting it.
Very supportive of our Rereahu whanau and their current occupation of their whenua at Bennydale. Kia ora and kia kaha to you all, I know yous will never give up on your whenua and one day it will return to you.