Mana Waka - 1990

Mana Waka 1990 Directed by Merata Mita

Fifty years in the making, this extraordinary reconstruction of a never-completed 1940 documentary captures the construction of seven massive traditional war canoes by Maori tribespeople in anticipation of New Zealand's centenary celebrations.

Countries New Zealand , USA

Production Country New Zealand

Language English

Spoken Languages English , Maori

Production Companies Turangawaewae Marae , Te Puea Estate

Release Date 5 May 1990

85 mins