Ka Whawhai Tonu: Struggle Without End

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Ka Whawhai Tonu: Struggle Without End

"A battle fought with impossible odds between Māori and the Colonial forces."

2024

1h 55m

5.5(2 votes)

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Overview

Two young teenagers are forced to take control of their own destiny amid the chaos of a pivotal battle in New Zealand’s first land wars in 1864.

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26 members

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Temuera Morrison

Rewi Maniapoto

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Paku Fernandez

Haki

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Hinerangi Harawira-Nicholas

Kopu

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Jason Flemyng

Daniel Morgan

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Cliff Curtis

Wi Toka

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Te Wakaunua Te Kurapa

Te Whenuanui

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Miriama Smith

Hine-i-Turama

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Tuwhanauroa Rangihau

Mohi

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Matia Mitai

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Ria Paki

Hinepau

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Hiwa Maiio Waerea

Baby Rau

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Taaroto Tuapiki

Waiaro

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Kataraina Howden-Borell

Riro

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Ninakaye Taanetinorau

Ripeka

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Matariki Whatarau

Ropata

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Jack Barry

Sergeant Taylor

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Naatana Mika

Puku

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Te Rawhitiroa Bosch

William Mair

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Whiu Tomika

Hitiri Te Paerata

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Ngahuia Kopa

Te Ahumai

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Jamus Webster

Sentinel

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Kararaina Rangihau

Haki's Nanny

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Te Awarua Anasta

Burning Boy

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Meri Curtis

Ewa

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Luke Dunn

Dr Hooper

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Isabella Te Aranae Gerlinde Hawkins

Haki's Baby Sister

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