Taonga: Til Death Do Us Part

A taonga in Māori culture is a treasured thing, whether tangible (eg a letter, photo, or heirloom) or intangible (eg a family story). Māori Television series Taonga wove documentary techniques with re-enactments, to tell stories of taonga. This full-length episode sees the arrival of a dramatic telegram for a woman (Miriama McDowell from Hope and Wire) whose husband (Tama Tū's Taungaroa Emile) is off fighting during World War ll. Michael Bennett was nominated for a Qantas Award for Best Non-Drama Direction for the episode.

Key Cast & Crew

Michael Bennett

Director, Script Editor

Riwia Brown

Writer

Miriama McDowell

As: Alby Bennett

Robin Shingleton

Producer

John Leigh

As: Andreas Reischek

Taungaroa Emile

As: Alby Bennett