Whina

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.

• James LucasWriter
• James Napier RobertsonWriter
• Paula Whetu JonesDirector
• Paula Whetu JonesWriter
• James Napier RobertsonDirector
• Dana LundOriginal Music Composer

• Rena OwenOlder Whina Cooper
• James RollestonGabriel
• Wayne HapiHeremia Te Wake
• Erroll ShandFather Mulder
• Vinnie BennettWilliam Cooper
• Tioreore Ngatai-MelbourneTeenage Whina Cooper
• Jayden DanielsCyril
• Miriama McDowellYounger Whina Cooper
• Kali KopaeMira Szászy
• Sarah ValentineElaine
• Briar RoseStacey
• Awa PunaPattie