Te puna wai kōrero

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Year
1977
Reference
45336
Media type
Audio
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Rights Information
Year
1977
Reference
45336
Media type
Audio
Duration
00:18:43
Broadcast Date
02 Apr 1977
Taonga Māori Collection
Yes
Credits
RNZ Collection
Kaa, Wi Kuki, Interviewee
Murupaenga, Herewini, 1937- (b.1937), Interviewer

Selwyn Muru talks with Wi Kuki Kaa a professional Māori actor who is probably better known across the Tasman. Wi Kuki is home from Australia
playing Rewi Maniapoto in TV one's Govenor Grays series.

Wi Kuki is the son of the Late Rev.Tipi Whenua Kaa and Hohipene Kaa, comes from Rangitukia of the Ngāti Porou tribe on the East Coast.
Wi Kuki attended Te Aute College in Hawkes Bay then Victoria University where he first became interested in "drama".

Wi Kuki talks about different aspects of actors, acting, drama, and plays that he has been associated with on screen as well as on stage. Wi Kuki also says that acting is much easier than working in the freezing works.