Niue: This Is Your Land

2003

5.5 (2)

14 min

English

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A third generation NZ born Niuean Female surfer, visits her Island of heritage for the first time only to discover there is no surf on Niue. But Mella's visit opens her eyes to the island's other beautiful qualities, the magical water, warm people, and clean unpolluted land. However she also discovers the low population has left the countries future hanging by a thread. This documentary is a record of Mella's journey to regaining her identity and first steps at becoming part of the solution in Niue's restoration of itself.

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Released
Production
University of Waikato

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Mella Lahina as Herself

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Mella Lahina · Director, Writer

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