Waka - The Awakening Dream

In 194 Princess Te Puea Herangi had a vision where a fleet of waka (war canoes) each representing major tribes of Aotearoa (New Zealand) would assemble to commemorate the centenary of signing the treaty of Waitangi. 50 years later, on the...
New Zealand Production
Short 1990 Documentary
Waka The awakening Dream 28 F29
The true story of an awakening dream.

Directors

Peter Turei

Producers

Ian John

Screenplay Writers

Martyn Sanderson

Crew

Michael Hardcastle | Camera
Warrick Attewell | Camera
Chris White | Camera
Tim Woodhouse | Editor

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