22 Jun 2022
Elvis
The life story of Elvis Presley as seen through the complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
Whina
The mother of the nation.
The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women. Flawed yet resilient, Whina tells the story of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided by an instinct for equality and justice whose legacy as the Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation) was an inspiration to an entire country.
Top Billed Cast
Rena Owen Older Whina Cooper
James Rolleston Gabriel
Wayne Hapi Heremia Te Wake
Erroll Shand Father Mulder
Vinnie Bennett William Cooper
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne Teenage Whina Cooper
Jayden Daniels Cyril
Miriama McDowell Younger Whina Cooper
Kali Kopae Mira Szászy
Sarah Valentine Elaine
Briar Rose Stacey
Awa Puna Pattie
Kasina Campbell Heretute Te Wake
Richard Te Are Richard Gilbert
Matu Ngaropo Apirana Ngata
Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby Awhina
Marshayla Christie Kare
Ria Paki Nina
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