Poi Takitini Calm Before the Storm
Luka and Ruahei head to their small-town homes before they fly out for the end of year tour. Last poi practices are held and the arrival in London includes a royal welcome and a move that goes viral.
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
- Calm Before the Storm
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 19 February 2025
Start Time
- 19 : 00
Finish Time
- 19 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 5
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
- Luka and Ruahei head to their small-town homes before they fly out for the end of year tour. Last poi practices are held and the arrival in London includes a royal welcome and a move that goes viral.
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