Where was Once Were Warriors filmed?

Once Were Warriors was filmed in Auckland and East Palo Alto. We have 2 filming locations on Filmaps with interactive maps.

How many filming locations does Once Were Warriors have?

Once Were Warriors has 2 known filming locations across 2 countries, including Auckland and East Palo Alto.

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Name: Once Were Warriors (2026)
Cast: Rachael Morris Jr., Robert Pollock, Shannon Williams, Temuera Morrison, Rena Owen

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Description

A drama about a Maori family living in Auckland, New Zealand. Lee Tamahori tells the story of Beth Heke’s strong will to keep her family together during times of unemployment and abuse from her violent and alcoholic husband.

Director

Lee Tamahori

Author

Alan Duff

Casting

Rachael Morris Jr.

Robert Pollock

Shannon Williams

Temuera Morrison

Rena Owen

Pete Smith

Calvin Tuteao

Joseph Kairau

George Henare

Mere Boynton

Cliff Curtis

Ray Bishop

Julian Arahanga

Ian Mune

Taungaroa Emile

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Crew

Deirdre Haworth

Robin Scholes

Murray Grindlay

Don Selwyn

Ray Beentjes

Stuart Dryburgh

Alan Duff

Murray McNabb

Michael Kane

Lee Tamahori

Riwia Brown

Michael Horton

Debra East

Once Were Warriors film locations

New Zealand (1 locations)

Auckland (1)

United States (1 locations)

East Palo Alto (1)

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2 locations in Auckland and East Palo Alto