Maurice and I

In 1958 Christchurch architects Miles Warren and Maurice Mahoney began a long and illustrious partnership, designing some of New Zealand's most distingushed buildings and inspiring what became known as the 'Christchurch style'. Maurice and I examines their achievements, most notably the renowned Christchurch Town Hall. After the devastating 2011 earthquake the pair fought to save the iconic Town Hall from potential demolition. Designers, historians and politicians recall the fraught decisions hanging over post-quake Christchurch.  

Maurice and I is just a terrific wee film. There is a slew of New Zealand social history here, as well as a neatly condensed and focused history of architecture in the 20th century, all wrapped around a love letter to the city of Christchurch and a few of the people who have made it the place that it is.

– Film reviewer Graeme Tuckett on this documentary, The Sunday Star-Times, 16 June 2024

Key Cast & Crew

Chris Sinclair

Sound Design

Jane Mahoney

Co-Director, Producer

Richard Lord

Editor

Mike Kelland

Cinematographer

Rick Harvie

Co-Director, Producer

Sarah Davy

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