Ka Whawhai Tonu

Join us for a special screening of 'Ka Whawhai Tonu'followed by a Q&A session with some of the key people involved in the creation of the film. Amidst the chaos of the infamous 1864 siege of Ordkau in the Waikato, facing insurmountable odds, Maori defiantly stand their ground against the relentless advance of colonial forces in a struggle for sovereignty. Presented in te reo M5ori, this ambitious historical drama tells the story of a pivotal moment in the New Zealand land wars from a MSori perspective. Alongside seasoned actors Temuera Morrison, Cliff Curtis and Brit Jason Flemyng, the lead roles are played by newcomers Paku Fernandez and Hinerangi Harawira-Nicholas.