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Restoring the Mauri of Lake Omapere

Film (Full Length) – 2007

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This 76-minute documentary looks at efforts to restore the mauri (life spirit) of Northland's Lake Omapere, a large fresh water lake — and taonga to the Ngāpuhi people — made toxic by pollution. Simon Marler's film offers a timely challenge to New Zealand's 100% Pure branding, and an argument for kaitiakitanga (guardianship) that respects ecological and spiritual well-being. There is spectacular footage of the lake's endangered long-finned eel. Barry Barclay in Onfilm called the film "powerful, sobering". It screened at the 2008 National Geographic All Roads Film Festival.

Key Cast & Crew

Simon Marler

Director, Producer, Writer

Mairi Gunn

Producer, Camera

Karen Browne

Producer

Pete Smith

Narrator

Rawiri Hancy

Kaumatua

Irene Hancy

Kuia

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Maringi Noa o te Manawa Trust

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Maringi Noa o te Manawa Trust

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Made with funding from Te Māngai Pāho in association with Māori Television Service

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Original Music by Big Belly Woman & Friends

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Restoring the Mauri of Lake Omapere

Film (Full Length) – 2007

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Simon Marler

Mairi Gunn

Karen Browne

Pete Smith

Rawiri Hancy

Irene Hancy

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