Story Line
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.
“The mother of the nation.”
Top Cast

Rena Owen
Older Whina Cooper

James Rolleston
Gabriel

Wayne Hapi
Heremia Te Wake

Erroll Shand
Father Mulder

Vinnie Bennett
William Cooper

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Teenage Whina Cooper
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Rating
7.6/ 10
Release Date
2022-06-23
Runtime
1h 52m
Genres
DramaHistory






