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.
Rena Owen Older Whina Cooper
James Rolleston Gabriel
Wayne Hapi Heremia Te Wake
Erroll Shand Father Mulder
Vinnie Bennett William Cooper
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne Teenage Whina Cooper
Jayden Daniels Cyril
Miriama McDowell Younger Whina Cooper
Kali Kopae Mira Szászy
Sarah Valentine Elaine
Briar Rose Stacey
Awa Puna Pattie
Kasina Campbell Heretute Te Wake
Richard Te Are Richard Gilbert
Matu Ngaropo Apirana Ngata
Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby Awhina
James Tito Pita Ti Wake
Marshayla Christie Kare