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- Title
- Ōtara - Defying the Odds
- Content partner
- NZ On Screen
- Collection
- NZ On Screen
- Description
Post-war Māori, Pākehā and Pacific Island migrants made Ōtara the fastest growing area in New Zealand. But as local industries closed, it became a poster suburb for poverty and crime. Directed by Haunui Royal, this TV3 Inside New Zealand documentary showcases eight successful Ōtara luminaries — from actor Rawiri Paretene and MP Tau Henare, to teachers and entrepreneurs. They reflect on mean streets, education, community and the Ōtara spirit. The first documentary from Ōtara-raised producer Rh...
- Format
- Video
- Date created
- 1998
- URL
- https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/otara-defying-the-odds-1998
- Related subjects
- hillary college / hoana waititi / otara / motorway / hell's angels / gangs / affco / northland polytechnic / musical / audition / polynesian / riot / volleyball / rugby / church / polyfest / sharon wilson / tamaki ki raro trust / tau henare / ben dalton / south auckland / freezing works / pacific / pasifika / francis leilua / rhonda kite / gavin gear / elegant illusions / david seath / garfield johnson / brian edwards / stormtroopers / tribesmen / ian mitchell / nz on air / new zealand on air / hells angels / affco holdings / 1998 / 1990s / tagata pasifika / white flight / perceptions / cliches / urban development / 1960s / hokianga / urban planning / under investment
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