The Uprising
2026 · History · Drama
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Whina
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.
The story
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
Rena OwenOlder Whina Cooper
James RollestonGabriel
Wayne HapiHeremia Te Wake
Erroll ShandFather Mulder
Vinnie BennettWilliam Cooper
Tioreore Ngatai-MelbourneTeenage Whina Cooper
Jayden DanielsCyril
Miriama McDowellYounger Whina Cooper
Kali KopaeMira Szászy
Sarah ValentineElaine
Briar RoseStacey
Awa PunaPattie
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