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Kairākau

2016-03-01 · 25 min / episode · Not rated

Drama · Action & Adventure · War & Politics

Ancient Māori heroes of yesteryear, re-discovered, re-examined and re-imagined.

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Creators
Rangi Rangitukunoa
Production companies
Velvet Stone Media
Countries
New Zealand
Status
Returning Series

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