No Māori Allowed

45 minutes (2022)

A powerful documentary about New Zealand’s hidden history of racial segregation.

When a teacher unearths a ‘secret’ past in the town of Pukekohe, Māori community figures come forward to share personal stories that shaped their lives.

“Do not miss this miracle piece of filming” – Dame Gaylene Preston, Filmmaker.

“The level of crafting and kind of conversations that the film opens is just so deep and precious” – FIFO judge, Oliver Pollet.

“Your film “No Māori Allowed” simply conquered us” – Rochefort Festival.


Director: Corinna Hunziker
Producers: Megan Jones & Reikura Kahi
Cinematography: Dominic Fryer
Editor: Cushla Dillon

International platforms: SBS Australia, Pôle Outre-mer / France Télévisions

Made with the support of New Zealand on Air
Available on TVNZ+


  • Grand Prix du Jury – FIFO Festival International du Film Documentaire Oceanian

  • Best Documentary – New Zealand TV Awards

  • Pasifika Award for Best Feature Film – Hawai’i International Film Festival

  • Best documentary short – Dili International Film Festival

  • Official Selection: imagiNATIVE

  • Official Selection: Le Festival Rochefort Pacifique Cinéma & Littérature