
Ngā Kōtiro o Taranaki
Synopsis
Set in 1870's Taranaki, Aotearoa. The Land Wars in Aotearoa are over. A Taranaki hapū is planning a feast with Pākehā former soldiers to mark the start of more peaceful times. Not all is what it seems.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Bonnie Maxwell
Wai (voice)
Te Waiora Bailey Tipene
Mihi (voice)
Te Ingo Ngaia
Mom/Aunty (voice)
Taihuri Rite
Kuia (voice)
Kura Ranginiwa
Kuia No Teeth / Kuia Big Ears (voice)
Marama Sionetama
Kuia Big Nose (voice)
Te Rau Oriwa Davis
Kuia One Eyebrow (voice)
Tamaitipiripi Anderson
Nuku (voice)
Rautini O'Brien
Kamate/Narrator (voice)
Jessica-Lee Berghan
Pākehā Girl (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rautini O'Brien
- Screenplay & Story
- Rautini O'Brien, Andrea Kahukiwa
- Original Score
- Fern Thompson, Mara TK, Leonardo Coghini, Richard Taylor, Wairere Ropata, Tāmihana Katene
- Original Title
- Ngā Kōtiro o Taranaki
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- Maori
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Maoriland Productions, Māori Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rautini O'Brien
Rautini O'Brien, Andrea Kahukiwa
Fern Thompson, Mara TK, Leonardo Coghini, Richard Taylor, Wairere Ropata, Tāmihana Katene
Rautini O'Brien, Turanga Mahutonga
Tainui Stephens, Libby Hakaraia
Department Leadership Roster
Rautini O'Brien
Director
Rautini O'Brien
Writer
Rautini O'Brien
Editor
Turanga Mahutonga
Editor
Tainui Stephens
Producer
Libby Hakaraia
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ngā Kōtiro o Taranaki.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ngā Kōtiro o Taranaki
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ngā Kōtiro o Taranaki about?
Set in 1870's Taranaki, Aotearoa. The Land Wars in Aotearoa are over. A Taranaki hapū is planning a feast with Pākehā former soldiers to mark the start of more peaceful times. Not all is what it seems.
Who directed Ngā Kōtiro o Taranaki?
Ngā Kōtiro o Taranaki was directed by Rautini O'Brien.
Who stars in Ngā Kōtiro o Taranaki?
The principal cast of Ngā Kōtiro o Taranaki includes Bonnie Maxwell, Te Waiora Bailey Tipene, Te Ingo Ngaia, Taihuri Rite, Kura Ranginiwa.
When was Ngā Kōtiro o Taranaki released and how long is it?
Ngā Kōtiro o Taranaki was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Ngā Kōtiro o Taranaki?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ngā Kōtiro o Taranaki was composed by Fern Thompson, Mara TK, Leonardo Coghini, Richard Taylor, Wairere Ropata, Tāmihana Katene.
