The Life and Times of Te Tutu - 3 (Series One, Episode Three)

This turn of the century comedy series is a satirical look at colonial life through the eyes of Māori chief Te Tutu (Pio Terei). In this third episode, Te Tutu interrogates efforts by the settlers to mine for gold, and has designs on Vole's stove. Objects of ridicule include Pākehā and Māori cuisine; settler lust for "a useless, worthless, dangerous, coloured stone"; and patronising colonialism: “what’s the story with those beads and blankets? Haven’t they got any cash?” Meanwhile hangi pits are causing a spate of injuries. Guesting in this episode are Jonny Brugh and Michael Saccente (as an American miner).

Why you fullas fighting over this little stone?

– Te Tutu (Pio Terei) to the settlers

Key Cast & Crew

Pio Terei

As: Te Tutu, Music - Vocals

Rachel House

As: Hine Toa

Ray Lillis

Writer, Producer, Creator

Matt Bowkett

Director

Michael Saccente

Actor

Jason Hoyte

As: Henry Vole