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The Life and Times of Te Tutu - Series Two

The Life and Times of Te Tutu  - Series Two
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The Life and Times of Te Tutu - Series Two
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The settlers’ schemes keep coming — and chief Te Tutu (Pio Terei) continues to cut them down to size in this sharp-witted colonial satire. In this second series, the foibles and follies of the British newcomers are on full display as they try to trick and trade with Te Tutu and his whānau. They attempt to bamboozle Te Tutu into selling more of his land, with convoluted technology, jargon and plots. Issues such as dog tax, police, tourism, and the right to vote are picked apart and poked fun a...

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Date created
2001
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https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/the-life-and-times-of-te-tutu-series-two-2001
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