On a hockey field, four hockey players and their coach stand side-by-side with their hands crossed in front of them.

The text reads: "Ruamata: It's More Than Hockey 2"

1h 0m

They created history last year by becoming the first kura kaupapa ever to compete at the Rankin Cup. Now they're back in Ruamata: It's More Than Hockey 2.

Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho

2 episodes

Part 1 (2024)

Ruamata captures the journey of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata's rise to the top of hockey in Aotearoa as they become the first Māori immersion school in a century to compete in the prestigious Rankin Cup.
Film
1h 0m

Part 2 (2025)

They won the hearts of the people and created history last year by becoming the first kura ever to compete at the Rankin Cup, Aotearoa's most prestigious secondary-school hockey tournament. This is the perfect opportunity to gain exclusive insight into a kaupapa Māori hockey team rich in history, steeped in struggle, and against all odds continuing to break new ground while maintaining their edge: te reo.
Film
59m

Trailers & bonus video

Trailer (2024)

Ruamata captures the journey of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata's rise to the top of hockey in Aotearoa as they become the first Māori immersion school in a century to compete in the prestigious Rankin Cup.
2m

Trailer (2025)

They won the hearts of the people and created history last year by becoming the first kura ever to compete at the Rankin Cup, Aotearoa's most prestigious secondary-school hockey tournament. This is the perfect opportunity to gain exclusive insight into a kaupapa Māori hockey team rich in history, steeped in struggle, and against all odds continuing to break new ground while maintaining their edge: te reo.
2m

Produced by

Mairanga Media Limited

Made with the support of

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https://www.tmp.govt.nz

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