Taku Wahine Pūrotu
5 Titles
Iconic female ancestors who achieved fame and immortality are celebrated in this six-part series. The series looks at their histories and remarkable achievements through the tribal wharepuni or meeting houses constructed by their descendants to bear witness to these amazing women. Producer Robert Pouwhare of Tangata Whenua TV says many documentaries have been produced about wharepuni named after male ancestors but there is a paucity of information about the females who have been honoured in this way.
- ChannelMaori Television
- BroadcasterMaori Television Service
- Broadcast PlatformTelevision
Latest Titles
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Wairaka
Season 1 , 1 Episode 6Sunday 10 January 2010Iconic female ancestors who achieved fame and immortality are celebrated in this six-part series. The series looks at their histories and remarkable achievements through the tribal wharepuni or meeting houses constructed by their descendants to bear witness to these amazing women. Producer Robert Pouwhare of Tangata Whenua TV says many documentaries have been produced about wharepuni named after male ancestors but there is a paucity of information about the females who have been honoured in this way. -
Ōhinewaiapu
Season 1 , 1 Episode 5Sunday 3 January 2010Iconic female ancestors who achieved fame and immortality are celebrated in this six-part series. The series looks at their histories and remarkable achievements through the tribal wharepuni or meeting houses constructed by their descendants to bear witness to these amazing women. Producer Robert Pouwhare of Tangata Whenua TV says many documentaries have been produced about wharepuni named after male ancestors but there is a paucity of information about the females who have been honoured in this way. -
Rauhoto
Season 1 , 1 Episode 4Sunday 27 December 2009Iconic female ancestors who achieved fame and immortality are celebrated in this six-part series. The series looks at their histories and remarkable achievements through the tribal wharepuni or meeting houses constructed by their descendants to bear witness to these amazing women. Producer Robert Pouwhare of Tangata Whenua TV says many documentaries have been produced about wharepuni named after male ancestors but there is a paucity of information about the females who have been honoured in this way. -
Rongomaiwahine
Season 1 , 1 Episode 3Sunday 20 December 2009Iconic female ancestors who achieved fame and immortality are celebrated in this six-part series. The series looks at their histories and remarkable achievements through the tribal wharepuni or meeting houses constructed by their descendants to bear witness to these amazing women. Producer Robert Pouwhare of Tangata Whenua TV says many documentaries have been produced about wharepuni named after male ancestors but there is a paucity of information about the females who have been honoured in this way. -
Kuramihirangi
Season 1 , 1 Episode 2Sunday 13 December 2009Iconic female ancestors who achieved fame and immortality are celebrated in this six-part series. The series looks at their histories and remarkable achievements through the tribal wharepuni or meeting houses constructed by their descendants to bear witness to these amazing women. Producer Robert Pouwhare of Tangata Whenua TV says many documentaries have been produced about wharepuni named after male ancestors but there is a paucity of information about the females who have been honoured in this way.
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Programme Name
- Taku Wahine Pūrotu
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Description
- Iconic female ancestors who achieved fame and immortality are celebrated in this six-part series. The series looks at their histories and remarkable achievements through the tribal wharepuni or meeting houses constructed by their descendants to bear witness to these amazing women. Producer Robert Pouwhare of Tangata Whenua TV says many documentaries have been produced about wharepuni named after male ancestors but there is a paucity of information about the females who have been honoured in this way.