Ngā Wānanga o Hine Kōpū is a two-day wānanga for wāhine and their whānau who are expecting a baby. Delivering antenatal knowledge grounded in matauranga Māori, and led by Koha Aperahama, the programme is reclaiming Māori practices and traditions for māmā & whānau at wānanga across Te Tai Tokerau.
“We were always brought up with an understanding that wāhine kōpu (pregnant women) had a special status within the whānau… My intention for these wānanga is to reinstate the special status of hine kōpu.” – Koha Aperahama
Ngā Wānanga o Hine Kōpū
Paid Partnership / Short Documentary
Services: Directing & Editing
Finalist 2022 Best Awards, Moving Image – Long Form
Credits
Produced by Hexwork Production
Partner/Client:Te Hiringa Hauora
Producer: Natalie Wilson
DOP: Raymond Edwards
Sound: Tipene Rogers
Grade: Erin Woolhouse
Graphics: Archi Banal
Oriori nā Papa Hohepa Delamare
Featuring: Koha Aperahama, Mereana Pou, Deina Payne, Raewyn Smith, Sarah Riley, Tessa Davis Hall, Moe Milne, Margaret Hinemoa-Hall, Dr Alayne Mikahere-Hall, Kohinerauwharangi Toko, Tiana Hall, Kahurangi Coddington