Greenstone - First Episode

Greenstone is the tale of a Māori woman whose beauty is used as a pawn by her ambitious father, Chief Te Manahau. In episode one, the missionary-educated Marama (Simone Kessell) travels to England with her father (George Henare), who sets about arranging an arms deal while she falls for their English host, ex-military man Sir Geoffrey Halford. Created for TV One by Greg McGee, the ambitious series was initially developed as a co-production between local company Communicado and the BBC. Local iwi Tainui helped fund the series, after the BBC withdrew.

There's riches there Sam - for those who know how to play the game.

– Halford, talking of New Zealand

Key Cast & Crew

Simone Kessell

As: Marama

Robin Scholes

Producer

Stephen Lowe

Writer

Matthew Rhys

As: Sam Markham

Richard Coyle

As: Sir Geoffrey Halford

Te Paki Cherrington

Te Hau