He Hekenga Tuhura A Voyage of discovery (2019)
Just weeks before his passing, Sir Hector Busby discusses his legacy of celestial navigation and waka carving, and ponders who will carry the knowledge into the future. Revered Polynesian navigator, Sir Hector Busby, passed away last year. During his final days ‘Sir Hec’ reflects on falling in love with ngā āhuatanga whakatere waka (Māori seafaring tradition), sailing to Rarotonga using only the stars and attempting to preserve and revive a knowledge that is in danger of being forgotten. This would be Sir Hekenukumai Pūhipi’s final interview and an enlightening conversation in full te reo Māori of an extraordinary life.
Primary Title
- He Hekenga Tuhura
Secondary Title
- A Voyage of discovery
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 9 January 2020
Release Year
- 2019
Start Time
- 20 : 20
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 10:00
Series
- 6
Episode
- 3
Channel
- Rialto Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- Just weeks before his passing, Sir Hector Busby discusses his legacy of celestial navigation and waka carving, and ponders who will carry the knowledge into the future. Revered Polynesian navigator, Sir Hector Busby, passed away last year. During his final days ‘Sir Hec’ reflects on falling in love with ngā āhuatanga whakatere waka (Māori seafaring tradition), sailing to Rarotonga using only the stars and attempting to preserve and revive a knowledge that is in danger of being forgotten. This would be Sir Hekenukumai Pūhipi’s final interview and an enlightening conversation in full te reo Māori of an extraordinary life.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- Maori
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Documentary films--New Zealand
- Maori (New Zealand people)--History
- Wood-carving, Maori--New Zealand
Genres
- Documentary
- History
Contributors
- Allan George (Director)
- Justin Scott (Producer)
- Allan George (Producer)
- Notable Pictures (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Documentary films--New Zealand
- Maori (New Zealand people)--History
- Wood-carving, Maori--New Zealand