Into the Valley

Sixteen years on from the raids, we hear from the community from both sides of the line, and how the actions of a single operation continue to impact them today.

The heartache remains as Ati shares his story, alongside his younger brother Maraki. Memories of a school bus ride where armed police made a lasting impression.

Damian, Special Tactics Group, opens up on how they conducted their operation, why he needed to be there, and why Maori must continue to be on the frontline.

Tame Iti, Cliff Curtis and Tearepa Kahi openly discuss the experiences of creating a cultural, artistic and authentic response to the police raids against Tuhoe.