Overview
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.
Cast
Older Whina Cooper
Gabriel
Heremia Te Wake
Father Mulder
William Cooper
Teenage Whina Cooper
Cyril
Younger Whina Cooper
Mira Szászy
Elaine
Stacey
Pattie