Poi Takitini In Search of Gold
The squad for the End of Year Tour is named and Amy faces challenges on the field and with poi. Stacey recounts what it takes to win Olympic gold for a second time as the Sevens head to Paris.
Nine elite sportswomen transcend the boundaries of their sport to inspire a nation through the traditional Māori art of Poi.
Primary Title
- Poi Takitini
Episode Title
- In Search of Gold
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 5 February 2025
Start Time
- 19 : 00
Finish Time
- 19 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 3
Channel
- Whakaata Maori
Broadcaster
- Whakaata Maori
Programme Description
- Nine elite sportswomen transcend the boundaries of their sport to inspire a nation through the traditional Māori art of Poi.
Episode Description
- The squad for the End of Year Tour is named and Amy faces challenges on the field and with poi. Stacey recounts what it takes to win Olympic gold for a second time as the Sevens head to Paris.
Classification
- G
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
- Rugby Union football players--Women--New Zealand
- Poi
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
Genres
- Documentary
- Performing arts
- Reality
- Sports
Contributors
- Julie Christie (Producer)
- Ngatapa Black (Narrator)
- Amy du Plessis (Subject)
- Katelyn Vahaakolo (Subject)
- Luka Connor (Subject)
- Ruahei Demant (Subject)
- Stacey Waaka (Subject)
- Shiray Kaka (Subject)
- Portia Woodman-Wickliffe (Subject)
- Lilly Jordan (Director)
- Jordie Gibbens (Director of Photography)
- Tuirina Wehi (Composer)
- NHNZ (Production Unit)
- NZ On Air (Funder)
- Whakaata Māori (Production Unit)
- New Zealand Film Commission (Funder)
- NZR+ (Funder)
Subjects
- Rugby Union football players--Women--New Zealand
- Poi
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand