Movie Making At Waihirere

The National Film Unit went on location at the Waihirere Domain during Labour Weekend when they shot 16,000 feet of film to make a 3000-foot, 30-minute television movie on the Waihirere Maori Club.

Filmed in black and white, the movie covered informal and concert performances by the club, and is to be exported to South East Asia on an exchange basis. It is also hoped to screen it in New Zealand.

Under the direction of Derek Wright, with assistance by the club president, Bill Kerekere, and the men's and women's leaders, Bub and Nen Wehi, the unit took five days to complete the filming.

A member of the group performs a poi dance before a whirring 35mm movie camera operated by No.2 cameraman, Kel Fowler.

Senior cameraman, Don Oakley, takes a light reading

Members of the group perform

Haka leader, Bub Wehi, urges his men on as they perform before the cameras. Studying the haka at rear are the director, Derek Wright, and the senior cameraman, Don Oakley.

Electronic technician Bruce McKenzie (left) and sound recordist Graham Pomfret-Brown, tune in with their tape recorders.

Bill Kerekere and Nen Wehi discuss a shot

A large crowd gathered to watch. Many were included as extras to act as picnickers and onlookers.

A serious business this movie making. From left: Melby Scott (camera technician), Derek Wright, and Kel Fowler.

No. 3 cameraman was Warren O'Pine

Filming a haka. Note the rails on which the camera is mounted to enable moving pictures to be taken.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 125 : November 5, 1964

Movie Making At Waihirere