The Prophets Te Ua Haumene
Pai Marire, the church founded by the prophet Te Ua Haumene in the 1860s preached peace but became engulfed in violence and was eventually banned. The religion's influence on the Kingitanga movement remains to this day.
The Maori prophets are an incredible part of our nation's history. The Prophets is a fascinating seven-part series presented by Anglican Priest and historian Reverend Hirini Kaa. From the time the Bible began to be widely translated into te reo Maori in the 1830s through to the middle of the 20th century the show chronicles the lives beliefs and social conditions that saw these messianic figures rise from within Maori communities. Starting with leaders like Papahurihia the first prophet to draw on Maori and Christian doctrine emerging with a new form of traditional Maori spirituality to more well-known prophets - Te Kooti Te Whiti and Tohu and Ratana - The Prophets unveils an incredible part of our nation's history.
Primary Title
- The Prophets
Episode Title
- Te Ua Haumene
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 14 May 2013
Start Time
- 20 : 00
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 2
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- The Maori prophets are an incredible part of our nation's history. The Prophets is a fascinating seven-part series presented by Anglican Priest and historian Reverend Hirini Kaa. From the time the Bible began to be widely translated into te reo Maori in the 1830s through to the middle of the 20th century the show chronicles the lives beliefs and social conditions that saw these messianic figures rise from within Maori communities. Starting with leaders like Papahurihia the first prophet to draw on Maori and Christian doctrine emerging with a new form of traditional Maori spirituality to more well-known prophets - Te Kooti Te Whiti and Tohu and Ratana - The Prophets unveils an incredible part of our nation's history.
Episode Description
- Pai Marire, the church founded by the prophet Te Ua Haumene in the 1860s preached peace but became engulfed in violence and was eventually banned. The religion's influence on the Kingitanga movement remains to this day.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
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
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Religion
- Prophets--New Zealand
- Te Ua Haumene, d. 1866
Genres
- Documentary
- History
- Religious
Hosts
- Hirini Kaa (Host)
Contributors
- Megan Douglas (Producer)
- Tainui Stephens (Director)
- Scottie Productions (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Religion
- Prophets--New Zealand
- Te Ua Haumene, d. 1866