THURSDAY 2ND JUNE 2011
TAIHOA MARAE, WAIROA

3 PM OFFICIAL FESTIVAL POWHIRI
3 PM (Powhiri) & 4 PM (Dinner) Venue: Taihoa Marae, Wairoa
Join us at Taihoa Marae for the Official Festival Powhiri & Welcome Dinner.

Special Presentation:
5 PM TRINITY ROOTS: MUSIC IS CHOICE
// Sarah Hunter NZ 2010 70 mins
Sarah Hunter’s music-filled documentary is a sharp and lively memento of the jazz-inflected reggae unit TrinityRoots. (Free Entry) (NB: Unconfirmed at time of printing)

6.15 PM WAIROA MAORI FILM NIGHT
A selection of short films followed by feature film “Tracker” $10 ticket, $5 kids/kaumatua, tonight’s presentation is a community fundraiser for Taihoa Marae Committee.

MEMORIES OF MOKO // Ben Cowper New Zealand 2011 3 mins
Happy memories as Moko the dolphin plays in Gisborne river.

TAKU RAKAU E
// Kararaina Rangihau (Tuhoe, Te Arawa) NZ 2010 15 mins Producer Merata Mita
The song Taku Rakau E is said to have been written by the revered Tuhoe composer Mihikitekapua in 1873. This inspiring film captures the strength of Mihikitekapua’s spirit.

THE FIRST STAGE IS DISBELIEF
// Nathaniel Hinde New Zealand 2011 8 mins
A young man dying of cancer returns home to break the news to his sister.

THE WINTER BOY // Rachel House New Zaland 2010 8 mins
A mother questions whether her son will shine again. Starring “Rocky” from “Boy.”

 

EBONY SOCIETY // Tammy Davis New Zealand 2010 15 mins
One night out stealing, two boys learn a lesson. Directed by Tammy Davis (“Munter”).

KORO’S MEDAL  // James Barr New Zealand 2011 15 mins Writer Simon Paniora
When Billy loses his grandfather’s precious war medal, getting it back is the least of his worries.

POI E (Remix for “BOY”) // 5 mins
The classic 80s kapa haka breakdancing classic, updated to the 21st Century, Boy-styles.

7.30 PM FEATURE FILM: TRACKER
// Ian Sharp UK/New Zealand 2011 102 mins
An ex-Boer war guerrilla in New Zealand is sent out to bring back a Maori accused of killing a British soldier. Starring Temuera Morrison and Ray Winstone in this gripping Kiwi thriller.

Taihoa Marae

Festival Sponsored by Creative New Zealand Te Waka Toi and NZ Film Commission

Presented by Te Taurima Whakaata Maori I Te Wairoa Inc & Maori+Native Entertainment Ltd.

CONTINUE ON TO FRIDAY >