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Mataku

Mataku

20023 Seasons17 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

NetworksTVNZ 1

Top Cast

Temuera Morrison

Temuera Morrison

Self - Presenter

Themes & Keywords

new zealandmaorilegendanthology

About Mataku

Mataku is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama series that first aired in 2002 exploring themes of new zealand, maori, legend, anthology. it stars Temuera Morrison. 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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