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MĀTAKITAKI

Never before attempted by a New Zealand theatre company, Te Rākau presented these four epic plays in repertory at Soundings Theatre, Te Papa Tongarewa in January 2017.

 

The plays were filmed by renowned cinematographer, Waka Attewell nzcs and transformed into a gripping four-part television series.

The Undertow premiered on Māori Television in October 2019 with the support of New Zealand On Air, Māori Television and Lotteries Tuia Encounters 250 fund.

The four chapters are available on-demand for kaiako (educators), tauira (students), and all people who call Aotearoa New Zealand home.

 

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Title card for Chapter One of The Undertow: The Ragged by Helen Pease-Otene, presented by Māori theatre, hauora (healing) and social services organisation, Te Rākau Hua o Te Wao Tapu
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Title card for Chapter Two of The Undertow: Dog & Bone, by Helen Pease-Otene, presented by Māori theatre, hauora (healing) and social services organisation, Te Rākau Hua o Te Wao Tapu
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Title card for Chapter Three of The Undertow: Public Works by Helen Pease-Otene, presented by Māori theatre, hauora (healing) and social services organisation, Te Rākau Hua o Te Wao Tapu
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Title card for Chapter Four of The Undertow: The Landeaters, by Helen Pease-Otene, presented by Māori theatre, hauora (healing) and social services organisation, Te Rākau Hua o Te Wao Tapu
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