Mana Waka
Brief Synopsis
A record of the construction of Maori ceremonial canoes for the 1940 anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi between the Maoris and the European settlers.
Cast & Crew
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Merata Mita
Director
Annie Collins
Editor
R G H Manley
Cinematographer
Turangawaewae Marae
Producer
Turangawaewae Marae
Music
Merata Mita
Sound
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1990
Production Company
Ngaruawahai; Te Puea Estate
Distribution Company
New Zealand Film Archive
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 22m
Synopsis
A record of the construction of Maori ceremonial canoes for the 1940 anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi between the Maoris and the European settlers.
Director
Merata Mita
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1990
Production Company
Ngaruawahai; Te Puea Estate
Distribution Company
New Zealand Film Archive
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 22m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Began shooting in 1937.
Completed shooting in 1940.
Shown at Sydney Film Festival June 8-22, 1990.
b&w
The unedited footage shot by R G H Manley was restored by the New Zealand Film Archive and given to Maori filmmaker Merata Meta to edit and add sound.
dialogue Maori and English
