Whina
The mother of the nation.
The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women. Flawed yet resilient, Whina tells the story of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided by an instinct for equality and justice whose legacy as the Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation) was an inspiration to an entire country.
Top Cast

Rena Owen
as Older Whina Cooper
Older Whina Cooper

James Rolleston
as Gabriel
Gabriel

Wayne Hapi
as Heremia Te Wake
Heremia Te Wake
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