17 Apr 2024

Cook Islands documentary receives standing ovation

From , 6:00 am on 17 April 2024
Chelsea Cuthers-Munro singing at the screening of her documentary, 'The Vaka that Waited' at the Mangere Arts Centre.

Chelsea Cuthers-Munro singing at the screening of her documentary, 'The Vaka that Waited' at the Mangere Arts Centre. Photo: PMN Cook Islands


Niu FM radio host and filmmaker, Chelsea Cuthers-Munro has released a documentary sharing her personal journey of re-connecting with her Cook Islands heritage. 

The Mangere Arts Centre was packed with Cook Islanders for the premiere of 'The Vaka that Waited'.

RNZ Pacific's Tiana Haxton attended the screening and has the story.