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My Weaponry

"Dedicated to the memory of Mihikitekapua"

In this poetic short film, writer/director/songwriter Kararaina Rangihau tells a story of great significance to the Tūhoe people. Unfolding entirely in te reo Māori, the narrative follows a child (played by Te Ratauhina Tumarae) learning the origins to the waiata 'Taku Rākau E', from her great-grandmother (Menu Ripia). Flicking between the present day and 1873, the great-grandmother tells how Mihikitekapua, a blind women of Tūhoe (also played by Ripia), first sang this important waiata. Rangihau was mentored by prominent filmmaker Merata Mita, who produced the film with co-producer Chelsea Winstanley.

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  • Parehuia Eparaima

    Parehuia Eparaima

    Whaea Tamati

  • Raymond Tipu

    Raymond Tipu

    Warrior

  • Menu Ripia

    Menu Ripia

    Mihikitekapua

  • Menu Ripia

    Menu Ripia

    Nan

  • Pato Ripia

    Pato Ripia

    Takahi

  • Te Urewera Tekurapa

    Te Urewera Tekurapa

    Tia

  • Te Ratauhina Tumarae

    Te Ratauhina Tumarae

    Erana

Overview

In this poetic short film, writer/director/songwriter Kararaina Rangihau tells a story of great significance to the Tūhoe people. Unfolding entirely in te reo Māori, the narrative follows a child (played by Te Ratauhina Tumarae) learning the origins to the waiata 'Taku Rākau E', from her great-grandmother (Menu Ripia). Flicking between the present day and 1873, the great-grandmother tells how Mihikitekapua, a blind women of Tūhoe (also played by Ripia), first sang this important waiata. Rangihau was mentored by prominent filmmaker Merata Mita, who produced the film with co-producer Chelsea Winstanley.

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