Turangawaewae - A Place to Stand

In this short film, Māori kaumātua Laly Haddon and his Pākehā wife Sharley are interviewed about their relationship to each other and the land. The couple’s kōrero ranges from computers and tapu places, to horse breeding and racism, providing a lens through which to explore love, biculturalism and belonging. Cathy Macdonald’s film was part of international documentary Other Than, made up of 11 short films involving the theme of diversity. A 2013 Washington Post review found Turangawaewae “capable of great feeling”. Ngāti Wai leader Haddon died in Pakiri in July 2013.

People say to me what's it like being married to a Māori? It's like being married to a man.

– Sharley Haddon

Key Cast & Crew

Garth Badger

Cinematographer

Cathy MacDonald

Director, Editor, Producer

Rachael Fleury

Producer

José M Puigserver

Composer

Nick Olsouzidis

Sound