

Drama · History
Overview
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
Rena Owen
Older Whina Cooper
Rena Owen
Older Whina Cooper


James Rolleston
James Rolleston
Gabriel
James Rolleston
Gabriel


Wayne Hapi
Wayne Hapi
Heremia Te Wake
Wayne Hapi
Heremia Te Wake


Erroll Shand
Erroll Shand
Father Mulder
Erroll Shand
Father Mulder


Vinnie Bennett
Vinnie Bennett
William Cooper
Vinnie Bennett
William Cooper


Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Teenage Whina Cooper
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Teenage Whina Cooper


Jayden Daniels
Jayden Daniels
Cyril
Jayden Daniels
Cyril


Miriama McDowell
Miriama McDowell
Younger Whina Cooper
Miriama McDowell
Younger Whina Cooper


Kali Kopae
Kali Kopae
Mira Szászy
Kali Kopae
Mira Szászy


Sarah Valentine
Sarah Valentine
Elaine
Sarah Valentine
Elaine
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