Te Kawau Ki Tai The Build
We explore the build itself from the first sketch on the rākau to the final chisel strike. It will be based in Whangārei, where master carver and waka builder Heemi Eruera will work his magic.
In the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei begin a transformative journey to revive a cherished tradition: the construction of their new waka taua.
Primary Title
- Te Kawau Ki Tai
Episode Title
- The Build
Date Broadcast
- Friday 25 April 2025
Start Time
- 11 : 45
Finish Time
- 12 : 00
Duration
- 15:00
Episode
- 2
Channel
- Whakaata Maori
Broadcaster
- Whakaata Maori
Programme Description
- In the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei begin a transformative journey to revive a cherished tradition: the construction of their new waka taua.
Episode Description
- We explore the build itself from the first sketch on the rākau to the final chisel strike. It will be based in Whangārei, where master carver and waka builder Heemi Eruera will work his magic.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Maori
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Ngāti Whātua (New Zealand people)
- Waka taua
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
Genres
- Community
- Documentary
Contributors
- Kingi Makoare (Narrator)
- Sarah Hall (Director)
- Sarah Hall (Producer)
- Rewa Harriman (Director)
- Rewa Harriman (Producer)
- Annabelle Lee-Mather (Executive Producer)
- Mihingarangi Forbes (Executive Producer)
- Aotearoa Media Collective (Production Unit)
- Lawrence Makoare (Interviewee)
- Michael Steedman (Interviewee)
- Marama Royal (Interviewee)
- Rex Hawke (Interviewee)
- Te Kurataiaho Kapea (Interviewee)
- Mark Chamberlin (Director of Photography)
- Heemi Eruera (Interviewee)
Subjects
- Ngāti Whātua (New Zealand people)
- Waka taua
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand