6 MOVIES
8h 41m
TEAREPA KAHI
DIRECTED BY
Tearepa Kahi (born 16 March 1978) is a prominent Māori filmmaker and director ofNgāti Paoa and Waikato Tainui descent. He is best known for his work in both narrative features and music documentaries that explore New Zealand’s cultural and social history.
Allan Baldwin: In Frame
In the 60s a photographer, Allan Baldwin, travels across New Zealand. His camera captures the magical faces of elderly people, full of wisdom whose chin bears the Maori tattoo. This documentary is a tribute to the now disappeared elders.
Released: 2011
Duration: 52m
Director: Tearepa Kahi
Cast: Allan Baldwin
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2. Mt. Zion
Turei's family are hard-working potato farm workers in rural New Zealand. A talented musician, Turei dreams of his band being the support act for Bob Marley's 1979 tour. But it's a dream that challenges the traditions and values of his upbringing and will set him at odds with his family - particularly his father, a true man of the land.
Released: 2013
Duration: 1h 36m
Director: Tearepa Kahi
Cast: Stan Walker, Temuera Morrison, Miriama Smith
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3. Poi E: The Story Of A Song
POI E is the story of the creation of New Zealand's iconic song of celebration, the song that became the unofficial national anthem.
Released: 2016
Duration: 1h 32m
Director: Tearepa Kahi
Cast: Patea Maori Club, Ngoi Pewhairangi, Maaka Pohatu
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4. Herbs: Songs Of Freedom
Director Tearepa Kahi's follow-up to the infectious Poi E is a rousing celebration of Pacific reggae legends Herbs, the band's members and its action as an inspiring musical front for social rights and harmony.
Released: 2019
Duration: 1h 31m
Director: Tearepa Kahi
Cast: Annie Crummer, Dave Dobbyn, Spencer Fusimalohi
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5. Muru
Police Sergeant 'Taffy' Tawharau faces a moral dilemma when forced to choose between his duty and his community during a government raid on Ruatoki while children are at school.
Released: 2022
Duration: 1h 44m
Director: Tearepa Kahi
Cast: Cliff Curtis, Jay Ryan, Manu Bennett
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6. Sgt. Haane
Haane Manahi DCM of B Company, 28th Maori Battalion, whose remarkable bravery was crucial in the 1943 battle for Takrouna's fortified summit in Tunisia.
Released: April 23rd 2026
Duration: 1h 26m
Director: Tearepa Kahi
Cast: Alex Tarrant, Niwa Whatuira, Vinnie Bennett
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In Cinemas April 23rd 2026
