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Lee Tamahori announces remake of Once Were Warriors

Featuring prominent Māori politicians

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May 30, 2025
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Acclaimed director Lee Tamahori has confirmed that production will begin this October on a remake of his iconic 1994 film Once Were Warriors. The updated version will feature a unique twist, casting a number of well-known Māori political figures in key roles.

Tamahori has described the project as a bold reimagining that aims to blend the raw emotional in…

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