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Kaitangata Twitch

  • TV Series
  • 2010–20112010–2011
  • 23m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
50
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George Henare, Te Waimarie Kessell, and Eliza Mackay in Kaitangata Twitch (2010)
  • Family
  • Fantasy
It's fifty years since Shelly Gentry disappeared and 50 is one of those numbers that seem to mean something. People celebrate fifty. In pre-European New Zealand, the tiny Island of Kaitangat... Read allIt's fifty years since Shelly Gentry disappeared and 50 is one of those numbers that seem to mean something. People celebrate fifty. In pre-European New Zealand, the tiny Island of Kaitangata was the scene of awful happenings. After that, the Island seemed to have a life of its o... Read allIt's fifty years since Shelly Gentry disappeared and 50 is one of those numbers that seem to mean something. People celebrate fifty. In pre-European New Zealand, the tiny Island of Kaitangata was the scene of awful happenings. After that, the Island seemed to have a life of its own. It dreamt terrible dreams. The local tribe knew it was best to leave it alone. And so ... Read all
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
50
YOUR RATING
  • Creators
    • Michael Bennett
    • Gavin Strawhan
  • Stars
    • Te Waimarie Kessell
    • George Henare
    • Charles Mesure
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  • Creators
    • Michael Bennett
    • Gavin Strawhan
  • Stars
    • Te Waimarie Kessell
    • George Henare
    • Charles Mesure
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    • 2User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Episodes13

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    2010

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    Te Waimarie Kessell
    • Meredith Gallagheras Meredith Gallagher
    13 episodes13 eps • 2010
    George Henare
    George Henare
    • Lee Kaaas Lee Kaa
    13 episodes13 eps • 2010
    Charles Mesure
    Charles Mesure
    • Carey Gallagheras Carey Gallagher
    13 episodes13 eps • 2010
    Miriama Smith
    Miriama Smith
    • Grace Gallagheras Grace Gallagher
    13 episodes13 eps • 2010
    Kerry-Lee Dewing
    Kerry-Lee Dewing
    • Kate Gallagheras Kate Gallagher
    13 episodes13 eps • 2010
    Cejay Pickett
    • Rufus Gallagheras Rufus Gallagher
    13 episodes13 eps • 2010
    Blair Strang
    • Sebastian Cardwellas Sebastian Cardwell
    13 episodes13 eps • 2010
    James Davies
    • Nick Lawsonas Nick Lawson
    13 episodes13 eps • 2010
    Francis Dale
    • Alan Pontyas Alan Ponty
    13 episodes13 eps • 2010
    Charles Koroneho
    • Kaitangataas Kaitangata
    13 episodes13 eps • 2010
    Eliza Mackay
    • Shelly Gentryas Shelly Gentry
    11 episodes11 eps • 2010
    Robert Gilbert
    • Eric Pontyas Eric Ponty
    7 episodes7 eps • 2010
    Sheryl Morris
    • Mrs. Reynoldsas Mrs. Reynolds
    7 episodes7 eps • 2010
    Angus Benfield
    Angus Benfield
    • Tomas Tom
    6 episodes6 eps • 2010
    Robert Faith
    • Foremanas Foreman
    4 episodes4 eps • 2010
    Elizabeth O'Connor
    • Margas Marg
    3 episodes3 eps • 2010
    Jason Te Mete
    • Rufus' Teacheras Rufus' Teacher…
    3 episodes3 eps • 2010
    Tihi Puanaki
    • Nanaas Nana
    2 episodes2 eps • 2010
    • Creators
      • Michael Bennett
      • Gavin Strawhan
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    10/10
    Beautiful fictional story rich in New Zealand culture
    This series has been very enjoyable. The story was originally written as a Children's book by Margaret Mahy. She has been an inspiration for all our children growing up in New Zealand. The story like many of her works brings in a beautiful balanced recount of cultural legends that have been told about significant places in New Zealand. Every mountain and island is sacred and has a story to the people of New Zealand. I love the way this series brings Kaitangata Island's legend into the modern childhood of Meredith. The island itself is fictional but there are many places that resemble it and have ties to Maori Legend and stories that have been pasted down for centuries. The people are the land and the land are the people.

    What I like about this show is that the language Te Reo Maori is celebrated by being a large part of it. What a beautiful way to preserve the language and to share a story with our children.

    My daughter has been glued and its her favourite show because she says its like her. American shows are not like the place where we live. She at 7 years old loves watching this. Her review as a child simply says "Mum, I like it you see because its true that we have to respect the protocol of our sacred places. We must never forget those because it keeps our place special".

    Well done to the talented director, producers, cast and crew because this is Margaret Mahy's message. Love your home, look after it for future generations. Cherish the beauty and respect the land of the long white cloud.
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    • Release date
      • May 2, 2010 (New Zealand)
    • Country of origin
      • New Zealand
    • Official site
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    • Languages
      • Maori
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • New Zealand
    • Production company
      • Production Shed TV
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      23 minutes
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      • Color

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