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Mataku

Mataku

18+2002•30m•7.0/10
Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama

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7.0/10(1)

Anthology of contemporary one-off dramas, adapted from the unique and mystical world of Maori supernatural legends. In these tales of the unexpected, set in New Zealand, ordinary characters encounter mysterious phenomena of Maori mythology.

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Production

South Pacific Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 3, 2002

Last Aired

February 23, 2005

Networks

TVNZ 1

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The Blue Line: Kahurangi
Air date: 2002-10-03
When a property development company starts to clear land to make way for a new casino, a young female executive is overtaken by the spirit of an old Maori woman. She is compelled to keep the land sacred…at any cost.
E2
The Enchanted Flute: Te Ngoro
Air date: 2002-10-10
A shy and socially inept young man is seduced by the magical properties of a Maori bone flute he finds on the beach, which seems to be the answer to his problems, but which could lead him to his doom.
E3
Going To War: Te Mura O Te Ahi
Air date: 2002-10-17
A young Maori soldier who is sceptical about his family's traditional beliefs changes his mind when he encounters his uncle who died in World War II.
E4
The Sisters: Nga Tuahine
Air date: 2002-10-24
Devoted sisters, Nola and Naera, are separated as children when Naera goes missing in the forest. Nola carries the pain of her sister's disappearance into adulthood, and when her own life begins to crumble around her, Naera appears to her, with a plan to reunite the sisters forever.
E5
The Rocks: Nga Kohatu
Air date: 2002-10-31
A rocky outcrop, once the site of a bloody killing, carries a curse, bringing heartbreak and tragedy to the family that farm the land.

Cast

Temuera Morrison

Temuera Morrison

Self - Presenter

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