The New Zealand Film Archive

Reference Number
Film : F7998
TANGATA WHENUA. THE GREAT TREES

Year
1974

  Production Company
PACIFIC FILMS

  Country
NEW ZEALAND

Duration
0:42:00

  Category
Documentary

   
Eruera Manuera. There is a saying about the old leaders 'He Totara Whakaruruhau.' They are the great trees giving shelter from the wind. Putauaki, the sacred mountain near Whakatane, is a symbol of prestige and the burial place of the chiefs of the Ngati Awa tribes. Wiremu Tarei and whanau walk onto the marae, as does Eruera Manuera (paramount chief of Ngati Awa) at Te Teko. Shots and interview with Puti O'Brian (Eruera's daughter) who talks of her family life. Interviews with both Eruera Manuera and Wiremu Tarei covering many issues such as; tikanga relating to burials on Putauaki, the education system today (Te Teko school, which has 95 % Maori pupils is shown and discussed), the impact and affects of Kawerau Mills and more.

0017:32 IN THE SHADOW OF NGATA. Hikurangi, Ngati Porou's mountain, dominates their lives. Sir Apirana Ngata's home, known locally as the bungalow. Sid Haig, who worked for Ngata and was one of his contemporaries is interviewed. Eruera and Amiria Sterling are shown in Auckland and attending hui at Victoria University in Wellington. Their influence and importance is spoken about. At Mangahanea Marae in Ruatoria, the annual conference of Maori [University] graduates is held. Footage of whaikorero and discussions.

Paroa Marae, Taiwhakaea Marae, Puatini Marae and Mangahanea Marae are mentioned in credits.

Credits
Script: MICHAEL KING, BARRY BARCLAY
Script Co-ordinator: MIKE KING
Camera: KEITH HAWKE
Sound: CRAIG McLEOD, JOHN VAN DER REYDEN, DON REYNOLDS
Assistant Cameraman: MICHAEL HARDCASTLE, WARRICK ATTEWELL
Assistant Editor: MARIAN FRASER
Production Manager: NEVILLE CARSON
Producer: JOHN O'SHEA
Director: BARRY BARCLAY

In order of appearance
Ngati Awa: WIREMU TAREI, ERUERA MANUERA, PUTI O'BRIEN
Whanau Apanui and Ngati Porou: SID HAIG, WHAIA MCCLUTCHIE, ERUERA and AMIRIA STIRLING, TAMATI and TILLY REEDY, HARRY DANSEY, APIMAHUIKA (one name obscured by time code)

Producers wish to thank:
TE TEKO SCHOOL - (STAFF & STUDENTS), PAROA MARAE, TAIWHAKEA MARAE, PUATINI MARAE, MANGAHANEA MARAE, MAORI GRADUATES ASSOCIATION

Waiata: TE RA TE MARAMA

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