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Hīkoi - Inside Out

2004 47m Television
  • Documentary
  • Māori
  • NZ History
  • Te Reo

In 2004 the government proposed controversial legislation to place ownership of New Zealand’s foreshore and seabeds into crown hands. For tangata whenua, this dredged up painful memories of a history of colonisation and displacement, and ignited one of the largest Māori mobilizations in history. A monumental two-week long hīkoi ensued, drawing participants from around the country. This One News special follows the two young leaders of the hīkoi — Te Whenua Harawira and Tere Harrison — as they navigate the growing convoy and rallies en route from Cape Reinga and Mahia, to Parliament in Wellington.