The Haka Party Incident
“The last New Zealand war took place in 1979. It lasted three minutes.”
Synopsis
In 1979, a group of young Māori and Pasifika activists sought to stop Pākehā students at the University of Auckland performing a parody of haka each capping week. Unfortunately, the consequences for those activists were severe – many were convicted of crimes. Director Katie Wolfe uncovers this largely forgotten event in New Zealand's history with interviews from both in this resonant and thought-provoking documentary.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Birrarangga Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katie Wolfe
- Original Score
- Kingsley Spargo
- Original Title
- The Haka Party Incident
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Tasman Ray Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katie Wolfe
Kingsley Spargo
Marty Smith
Carly Turner
Timothy Balme, Katie Wolfe
Department Leadership Roster
Katie Wolfe
Director
Timothy Balme
Producer
Katie Wolfe
Producer
Carly Turner
Editor
Marty Smith
Director of Photography
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What is The Haka Party Incident about?
In 1979, a group of young Māori and Pasifika activists sought to stop Pākehā students at the University of Auckland performing a parody of haka each capping week. Unfortunately, the consequences for those activists were severe – many were convicted of crimes. Director Katie Wolfe uncovers this largely forgotten event in New Zealand's history with interviews from both in this resonant and thought-provoking documentary.
Who directed The Haka Party Incident?
The Haka Party Incident was directed by Katie Wolfe.
Who stars in The Haka Party Incident?
The principal cast of The Haka Party Incident includes Hone Harawira, Brian LePou, Wiki Tawhara, Zena Tamanui, Hilda Halkyard-Harawira.
When was The Haka Party Incident released and how long is it?
The Haka Party Incident was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Haka Party Incident?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Haka Party Incident was composed by Kingsley Spargo.