‘Te Waiora’ is a documentary series exploring the deep connection Māori have with the water. It profiles community water safety advocates across Aotearoa who are working to strengthen this connection with their people through whakapapa, mātauranga and tikanga.
Through this series of four short documentaries, ‘Te Waiora’ aims to showcase these individuals, educators and passionate advocates of the transformative power of water. Featuring ex-Navy diver Rob Hewitt, surfers Jordan Waiti and Maioha Kelly in Raglan, Kii Tai Cultural Tour guides in Whanganui Mamah and Ngapuke Patea, and Waka Ama enthusiast Mika Tawhara in Napier - each explains why the water has been such an important restorative element in their lives and the lives of those around them.
Released on Play Stuff and soon to broadcast on Māori Television.
Role: Series Producer
Executive Producer: Julian Arahanga
Production Company: Awa Films
Water Safety New Zealand
Communications Manager: Sheridan Bruce
Kaihautū: Rob Hewitt
Made with the support of Te Māngai Paho, Water Safety New Zealand and ACC.
Director: Julian Arahanga
Director of Photography: Julian Arahanga
Editor: Sam Harris
Colourist: Gareth Evans
Sound Mix: Tom Scott-Toft
Underwater Photography: Samuel Wild, Rob Wilson
Production Manager: Vanessa Patea
Te Reo Consultant: Te Whatanui Winiata
Water Safety New Zealand
Dive Programme Coordinator, Kia Maanu Kia Ora: Hone Tibble
Archive courtesy of: Samuel Wild, Newshub Archive, TVNZ
Ngā mihi nui: Ghost Fishing NZ, Rob Wilson, Dave Moran, Dive Wellington, Toa Hunter Gatherer
Director: Julian Arahanga
Producer: Letisha Tate-Dunning
Director of Photography: Hamish Waterhouse
Editor: Hamish Waterhouse
Second Camera: Tim Hamilton
Drone Operator: Rohan Britto
Sound Recordist: Tim Hamilton
Sound Mix: Tom Scott-Toft
Colourist: Gareth Evans
Ngā mihi nui: Aotearoa Water Patrol, Raglan Surfing School (www.raglansurfingschool.co.nz)
Director: Julian Arahanga
Co-Producer: Vanessa Patea
Director of Photography: Julian Arahanga
Camera Operator, Drone, Stills: Caleb Kingi
Unit: Joelle Gragilla
Editors: Sam Harris, Trinity Ludlow
Sound Recordist: Sacha Te Utupoto Keating
Sound Mix: Tom Scott-Toft
Colour: Gareth Evans
Ngā mihi nui: Mamah Patea, George Matthews, Ngapuke Patea, Ash Patea, Maiterangi Arahanga, Becs Arahanga, Wiremu Burke-Dean, Kylie Brown, Thelma Brown, Max Karaka-Jones, Venice Clark, Dallas Clay, Linda Clay, Paraweka Marae, Whanganui River Adventures, Ken Haworth, Josephine Haworth.
Director: Brandon Te Moananui
Co-Producer: Vanessa Patea
Director of Photography: Hamish Waterhouse
Editors: Isaac Te Reina, Brandon Te Moananui, Sam Harris
Sound Recordist: Tony Spear
Sound Mix: Tom Scott-Toft
Colourist: Gareth Evans
Music
‘Thinking About You’ by House of Shem
Songwriters and Producers: Te Omeka Perkins, Carl Perkins & Isaiah Perkins
Licensed Courtesy of House of Shem Enterprises Ltd 2020
www.houseofshem.com
Ngā mihi: Denis Winterburn, Te Rau Oranga Waka Ama Club, John Tangaere, Julie Tangaere, Jorian Tangaere, Rob Hengst, Napier Sailing Club, Maraenui Waka Ama Club, Golden Master Mixed, Tania Sorenson, Yvonne Aranui, Dorothy Waitoa, Trish Horribin, Rob Eagle, Hemi Brown, Heretaunga Waka Ama Club, Ngamata Maeva, Gaylene Moore, Roberta Brown, Haeata Ocean Sports, Myka Nuku, Roni Nuku.