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Te Ao Kapurangi (Warrior Woman)
Short Film (Full Length) – 2001
I don't know if we won or lost.– Ngāpuhi chief Hongi (Lawrence Wharerau) realises he has been outmanoeuvred by Te-Ao-kapurangi
We have faced your weapons of fire, Hongi. It is you who fear to fight face to face.– Female warrior Te-Ao-kapurangi (Stephanie Grace) challenges Hongi (Lawrence Wharerau)
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