Hifi Ulu (2024)
Luka is a boy full of action and adventure, distinguished by his long, uncut hair—a proud symbol of his Niuean heritage. As his tenth birthday approaches, Luka prepares for the Hifi Ulu ceremony, a rite of passage that will mark his transition into young manhood. Navigating this milestone in his own unique way, Luka’s journey is quietly mirrored by his father’s unresolved feelings, having never experienced the ceremony himself. As the day draws near, anticipation builds, leaving everyone to wonder how Luka truly feels about this pivotal moment in his life.
Primary Title
- Hifi Ulu
Date Broadcast
- Friday 25 July 2025
Release Year
- 2024
Start Time
- 11 : 30
Finish Time
- 11 : 45
Duration
- 15:00
Series
- 2024
Episode
- 6
Channel
- Whakaata Maori
Broadcaster
- Whakaata Maori
Programme Description
- Luka is a boy full of action and adventure, distinguished by his long, uncut hair—a proud symbol of his Niuean heritage. As his tenth birthday approaches, Luka prepares for the Hifi Ulu ceremony, a rite of passage that will mark his transition into young manhood. Navigating this milestone in his own unique way, Luka’s journey is quietly mirrored by his father’s unresolved feelings, having never experienced the ceremony himself. As the day draws near, anticipation builds, leaving everyone to wonder how Luka truly feels about this pivotal moment in his life.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
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
- Short films--New Zealand
- Documentary films--New Zealand
- Niueans--New Zealand--Social life and customs
Genres
- Community
- Documentary
- Family
Contributors
- Nia Phipps (Producer)
- Julia Parnell (Executive Producer)
- Loading Docs (Production Unit)
- Te Māngai Pāho (Funder)
- NZ On Air (Funder)
- New Zealand Film Commission (Funder)
- Chantelle Burgoyne (Director)
- Hayley Felise (Producer)
Subjects
- Short films--New Zealand
- Documentary films--New Zealand
- Niueans--New Zealand--Social life and customs