The Waimate Conspiracy
First aired on Aug 15, 2006
70%
Genres: Drama
The 2005 discovery of a cannonball, buried for 138 years in a paddock, throws Waimate into turmoil. It is all the Maori locals need to confirm their long-held belief that they were forcibly removed from their tribal lands, in a bloody 1866 battle. The hotly contested claim eventually ends up in the District Court and on the lens of cameraman Dave who captures all the arguments, frauds and forgeries of the townspeople, in a cinema verité mockumentary style.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
David McPhail | Judge Henry
Jim Moriarty | George Kepa
Helen Pearse Otene | Xena Kepa
Janice Gray | Delia McMillan
Mark Hadlow | Mr. Glue QC
Featured Crew
Natalie Glubb | Editor
Quentin Wilson | Executive Producer
Stefen Harris | Director
Hirini Melbourne | Original Music Composer
Richard Nunns | Original Music Composer
Stefen Lewis | Screenplay
