Moka's call for sovereignty heard in the Turkish capital, Ankara
The author has recently visited the Turkish capital of Ankara, and delivered the presentation 'Moka Te Kaingamata: Te Tiriti o Waitangi -...
Moka's story travels across the ocean to Turtle Island (United States of America)
In July 2023, Purakau Productions was both honoured and humbled to have been provided with the opportunity to deliver an academic...
A decade and a half of mahi - we are nearly there...
They say that things happen in their own time, and at the right time. After 15 years of research, writing and filming, we are nearly...
200 years later, and again a virus affects Hongi
Moka and Hongi were not only military peers, they were also close cousins. When Hongi traveled to England in 1820-21, Moka was tasked...
Moka takes a seat temporarily and allows his cousin to take priority for his 200th commemorations
Due to the impending bicentennial of Hongi Hika's historically significant journey to England in 1820, where he was permitted an audience...
A Rangatira in Ranana
The author was fortunate enough to visit the Royal Armoury within the Tower of London and Queens College at Cambridge University, where...
To film or not to film - that is the question
The author was able to secure a number of filming opportunities during his recent research trip to New Zealand. He filmed a re-enactment...
Re-enactments rolling
Saturday, 17th April saw our first re-enactment filmed at Bishops Bridge, near Maitland. This scene saw a despondent elderly chief, Moka...
Re-enactments ready to roll - are you?
As the author is currently completing the manuscript for his historical interactive novel, selected scenes will from the story will be...
Kororipo Pa & Te Kirikokai - home of 'The flesh-eaters'
Kerikeri, Bay of Islands, NZ I was fortunate to have been able to conduct some on-site research during my recent return to New Zealand,...
