Wi Kuki Kaa

Wi Kuki Kaa was a diverse, formidable presence on New Zealand stage and screen for almost 30 years. His iconic roles included Iwi in Barry Barclay-directed feature Ngati, Rewi Maniapoto in TV series The Governor, Wiremu in Geoff Murphy-directed Utu, the koroua in Trinity Roots' music video Little Things, a scarecrow maker in Worzel Gummidge Down Under, and many more.

Wi, you were a great actor with your best work ahead of you [...]. Your wit, intellect, cheek, and mana will be sadly missed. Rawiri Paratene in Onfilm magazine, March 2006