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Whānau (2014)
Television (Full Length Episode) – 2014
That's always been our generation's problem, defining ourselves as Māori and so through that journey we've found out for ourselves what that means for us and I think for them and Uenukukopako especially, being Māori isn't a kaupapa till its mentioned.
– Mereana Maika on her son's comfortable sense of identity
You have to steer this rangatahi, this generation into careers if you really want your Māori organisation to be run by your own whānau.
– Brandi Hudson talks about her ambitions for son, Koare Hudson
My ideal wife would have to be, obviously be goodlooking, she'd have to be sporty, she'd have to be Māori, yeah...and have a good smile.
– Koare Hudson talks about his ideal companion
It’s a huge honour as a documentary maker to be welcomed into their lives and shown this level of trust.
– Kay Ellmers on making this longitudinal documentary series
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