Whales, Rats & Kauri | Trailer | RNZ @rnznewzealand

Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

[PG-C-L] A young man learns the sacred rites of Māori whale harvests. But learning from Dad is as tough as the gruelling harvests for bone and oil that revive a traditional way of life.

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Made with the support of NZ On Air and Pacific Islanders in Communications.

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