Series Classification: G (General Audiences)
Ruamata: It's More Than Hockey is a remarkable story of pride, passion, and determination. This feature-length documentary captures the journey of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata's rise to the upper echelons of hockey in Aotearoa as they become the first Māori immersion school in a century to compete in the prestigious Rankin Cup.
It's the classic tale of David vs. Goliath.
Available February 1st, 2024 @ www.rnz.co.nz/ruamata
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Ruamata v Palmerston North Boys' High School. Rankin Cup & India Shield tournament at National Hockey Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand on Friday, 1 September 2023. Photo: Dave Lintott / lintottphoto.co.nz Photo: Dave Lintott / lintottphoto.co.nz
St Andrew's College v Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Ruamata. 2023 Rankin Cup tournament at National Hockey Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand on Monday, 28 August 2023. Photo: Dave Lintott / lintottphoto.co.nz Photo: Dave Lintott / lintottphoto.co.nz
St Bede's College v Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Ruamata. 2023 Rankin Cup tournament at National Hockey Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand on Tuesday, 29 August 2023. Photo: Dave Lintott / lintottphoto.co.nz Photo: Dave Lintott / lintottphoto.co.nz
Tenga Rangitauira, Ruamata head coach Photo: Dave Lintott / lintottphoto.co.nz
Te Māngai Pāho Photo: Te Māngai Pāho
