Series Classification: PG (Parental Guidance) | Tūmanako Productions for Whakaata Māori
Whānau 2021 is the latest instalment in a very special documentary series following the lives of whānau who had babies in 2000.
We’ve revisted them every seven years and, in this update, three of the ‘babies’ invite us back into their lives and to their 21st birthday celebrations.
They reflect on their upbringings and what it’s like to be Māori in the 21st century.
Watch the complete series (2001, 2008, 2014) via NZ On Screen here.
Content Warning: Contains graphic images of birth
*This programme can only be viewed if you're in Aotearoa/New Zealand
*Available to watch until 24th September 2027
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Whānau 2021 | Full Documentary
12 Dec 2022The latest instalment in a special longitudinal documentary project that began following the lives of four Māori born in 2000. Read more Video
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Whānau 2021 | He Kohinga Whakaaro
12 Dec 2022Our three millennium babies come together to reflect on being part of the ‘Whānau’ documentary series. They share what it means to them to be Māori in the new millennium. Read more Video
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Whānau 2021 | Uenukukōpako
12 Dec 2022Uenukukōpako has a strong connection with his ūkaipo, Harataunga - the idyllic Kennedy Bay on the beautiful Coromandel peninsula. Read more Video
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Whānau 2021 | Pianika
12 Dec 2022Pianika was the fifth child and a millennium surprise for her young Mormon parents who’ve changed a lot as they’ve connected to their taha Māori. Pianika’s life is about to take a radical change. Read more Video
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Whānau 2021 | KaHana
12 Dec 2022KaHana’s mum Renei was 19 when he was born, and she raised him with the support of her parents. KaHana shares the story of his upbringing and reflects on love and loss. Read more Video
Whānau 2021
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