James Rolleston
Author
Publication Date
2015
Language
Maori
Description
Hongi (James Rolleston) - a Maori chieftain's teenage son – must avenge his father's murder in order to bring peace and honor to the souls of his loved ones after his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains, led by Wirepa (Te Kohe Tuhaka), Hongi's only hope is to pass through the feared and forbidden Dead Lands and forge an uneasy alliance with the mysterious "Warrior" (Lawrence Makoare), a ruthless...
Publisher
Magnolia Pictures
Publication Date
2021.
Language
Maori
Description
Hongi (James Rolleston), a Maori chieftain's son seeks to avenge his father’s murder and the slaughter of his tribe. Outnumbered by a band of villains, Hongi must pass through THE DEAD LANDS and forge an alliance with the mysterious “Warrior”.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Publication Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"After years in and out of mental institutions, Genesis is released into the care of his older brother Ariki, a street gang leader. When he volunteers to train a group of disadvantaged Maori children for the upcoming National Chess Championships, it puts him at odds with his brother over Ariki's son Mana, whose interest in the game threatens the teen's imminent initiation into his father's violent gang. Despite all odds, Gen's positivity always leads...
5) Uproar
Publisher
Blue Fox Entertainment
Publication Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
In 1981 New Zealand, 17-year-old Josh Waaka navigates rugby-centric St Gilbert’s College. Amidst the Springboks' tour and national protests, he embraces acting and his Māori heritage. Josh faces a choice: conform, or stand up for family, future, and identity. UPROAR is his heartwarming journey against a nation's struggle.
6) Boy
Publisher
Kino Lorber, Inc
Publication Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
The year is 1984, and on the rural east coast of New Zealand Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' is changing kids' lives. 'Boy' is a dreamer who lives with his brother Rocky and his Nan. When Boy's father, Alamein, returns home after seven years away, Boy is forced to confront the man he thought he remembered, find his own potential, and learn to get along without the hero he had been looking for.
7) Pork Pie
Author
Publication Date
2018
Language
English
Description
A trio of young misfits, with nothing to lose, chase lost love in a stolen Mini Cooper S across the length of the country.
8) Uproar
Author
Publication Date
2023
Language
English
Description
In 1981 New Zealand, 17-year-old Josh Waaka navigates rugby-centric St Gilbert's College. Amidst the Springboks' tour and national protests, he embraces acting and his Māori heritage. Josh faces a choice: conform or stand up for family, future, and identity. "Uproar" is his heartwarming journey against a nation's struggle.