Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In this episode of ‘Inside New Zealand’, filmmaker Merata Mita visits Ruatōria to meet members of The Dread, a decade after their turbulent clashes with police and locals.

Fronted by broadcaster Derek Fox, the documentary explores the community’s beliefs, their Rastafarian lifestyle, and their vision of tino rangatiratanga.

See the full documentary at NZ On Screen.

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