Puhikura, New Zealand Police’s new recruitment campaign is a candid documentary series championing the power of wāhine Māori through the gift of their stories as taonga.
With a shared compassion for people, the whenua, and the sustenance of communities, five wāhine reflect on what calls them forward and holds them back as they consider a career with the NZ Police.
This is Samantha's story.
Samantha is committed to growth - hers and other people’s. Continuing to learn and teach is part of why a career with the police appeals to her. There was a time when Samantha thought her experience with depression would count her out of the police. Now that she’s into the practical aspects of her application, she knows this doesn’t have to be a barrier.
If she joins the police, Samantha looks forward to sharing the knowledge of te reo and te ao Māori gained through deepening her connection with her whakapapa.
Watch the full series here • Puhikura | Wāhine Māor...
Find out more at newcops.govt.nz/puhikura
About the production of the Puhikura series
Puhikura is possible first and foremost through the generosity, pono and aroha of the five wāhine Māori who shared their stories.
The creation of Puhikura was led by wāhine Māori in key roles of creative director, director, and editor. The series was commissioned by NZ Police, and supported by the creative and production agency Wrestler.
From inception to completion, production of Puhikura has embraced and followed kaupapa Māori, informed by tikanga and with the intent to elevate wāhine Māori through due respect and care for every person, and place, and for tirohanga Māori - Māori worldviews.