Aroha Bridge The Wall
A wall is erected in Aroha Bridge. Owned by the corrupt Kamokamo Corporation (Māori vegetable turned economic oppressor) the town is caught in bribery and monopolies, meaning Monty can no longer get his favourite chips. With protests, whānau tensions and a dystopian future looking certain, a fame-hungry Kowhai must decide whether she is prepared to be the face of an evil corporation. (FINAL)
An animated snapshot of the multicultural melting pot that is Aotearoa, Focusing on authentic, urban Māori characters with humour and style, the cartoon follows the adventures of the Hook whanau as they navigate racial politics, millennial Māori anxieties, and the complex and hilarious circumstances of growing up in a bicultural and eclectic community.
Primary Title
- Aroha Bridge
Episode Title
- The Wall
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 29 August 2019
Start Time
- 20 : 00
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 3
Episode
- 6
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- An animated snapshot of the multicultural melting pot that is Aotearoa, Focusing on authentic, urban Māori characters with humour and style, the cartoon follows the adventures of the Hook whanau as they navigate racial politics, millennial Māori anxieties, and the complex and hilarious circumstances of growing up in a bicultural and eclectic community.
Episode Description
- A wall is erected in Aroha Bridge. Owned by the corrupt Kamokamo Corporation (Māori vegetable turned economic oppressor) the town is caught in bribery and monopolies, meaning Monty can no longer get his favourite chips. With protests, whānau tensions and a dystopian future looking certain, a fame-hungry Kowhai must decide whether she is prepared to be the face of an evil corporation. (FINAL)
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Maori
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Television comedies--New Zealand
- Animated television programs--New Zealand
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Humor
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Drama
Genres
- Animation
- Comedy
- Drama
Contributors
- Rizvān Tu'itahi (Actor)
- Madeleine Sami (Actor)
- Frankie Stevens (Actor)
- Scotty Cotter (Actor)
- Matai Smith (Actor)
- Julian Dennison (Actor)
- Rachel House (Actor)
- Jessica Hansell (Actor)
- Oscar Kightley (Actor)
- Morgan Waru (Producer)
- Simon Ward (Director)
- Jessica Hansell (Director)
- Piki Films (Production Unit)
- NZ On Air (Funder)
- Maori Television (Funder)
- Showbag Entertainment (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Television comedies--New Zealand
- Animated television programs--New Zealand
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Humor
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Drama