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Maurice and I

This insightful documentary shines a light on the professional partnership of two of New Zealand’s most influential architects, Sir Miles Warren and Maurice Mahoney. Many of the buildings they designed were damaged or destroyed in the devastating earthquake that struck Christchurch in 2011. The documentary is described as a “powerful and enthralling exploration of partnership, loss and the enduring importance of architecture in shaping our lives”.

Netflix

Adolescence

This four-part new fictional British crime drama series stars Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, and Erin Doherty and centres on a teenage boy accused of murdering a female classmate. The crime leaves his family, therapist and the police officer in charge of the subsequent investigation all asking what really happened. The series has received critical acclaim for its writing and directing, among other aspects.

In cinemas

Tinā

Anapela Polataivao stars as Samoan music teacher Mareta, who becomes a substitute teacher at an elite school while grieving her daughter’s death in the Christchurch earthquakes in this highly acclaimed New Zealand debut feature film from award-winning writer and director Miki Magasiva. Mareta inspires her students to take part in a major choral competition. Tinā was chosen to open the 2024 Hawai’i International Film Festival.