He Raranga Korero Whaia McClutchie
Whaia was brought up at Pakairomiromi in Rangitukia with her grandparents, Ripeka & Kahu Tuhaka. At that time, the prestige of women and their significance in Ngati Porou history was very much prevalent in Whaia's everyday life. She later moved to Ruatoria to live with her mother, Whiu Taikaha and was educated at Manutahi School. Whaia would attend many hui throughout the country where if necessary she would speak to ensure her message was heard. She would say, "I speak, for the benefit of the people". Her whakapapa ties reinforced her belief that she was correct. Whaia supported and attended many Hui Maori, from the Maori Women's Welfare League to the National Maori Congress to the annual Koroneihana celebrations in Ngaruawahia, to Waitangi Day in the north. Whaia was a pioneer, a leader, a beacon of hope, a ray of sunlight, a legend in her own time to the many people who came in contact with her.
Primary Title
- He Raranga Korero
Secondary Title
- Whaia McClutchie
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 3 April 2004
Start Time
- 16 : 00
Finish Time
- 16 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- Whaia was brought up at Pakairomiromi in Rangitukia with her grandparents, Ripeka & Kahu Tuhaka. At that time, the prestige of women and their significance in Ngati Porou history was very much prevalent in Whaia's everyday life. She later moved to Ruatoria to live with her mother, Whiu Taikaha and was educated at Manutahi School. Whaia would attend many hui throughout the country where if necessary she would speak to ensure her message was heard. She would say, "I speak, for the benefit of the people". Her whakapapa ties reinforced her belief that she was correct. Whaia supported and attended many Hui Maori, from the Maori Women's Welfare League to the National Maori Congress to the annual Koroneihana celebrations in Ngaruawahia, to Waitangi Day in the north. Whaia was a pioneer, a leader, a beacon of hope, a ray of sunlight, a legend in her own time to the many people who came in contact with her.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Maori
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
- Marae
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs
- McClutchie, Whaia--1931-1992
Genres
- Documentary
Hosts
- Erana Reedy (Reporter)
- Tainui Stephens (Presenter)
Contributors
- Brendon Butt (Director)
- Brendon Butt (Producer)
- Erana Reedy (Writer)
- Adrianne Rikihana (Producer)
- Haunui Royal (Executive Producer)
- Maori Television (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Documentary films--New Zealand
- Marae
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs
- McClutchie, Whaia--1931-1992