The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women. Flawed yet resilient, Whina tells the story of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided by an instinct for equality and justice whose legacy as the Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation) was an inspiration to an entire country.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Rena OwenOlder Whina Cooper | Older Whina Cooper |
 James RollestonGabriel | Gabriel |
 Wayne HapiHeremia Te Wake | Heremia Te Wake |
 Erroll ShandFather Mulder | Father Mulder |
 Vinnie BennettWilliam Cooper | William Cooper |
 Tioreore Ngatai-MelbourneTeenage Whina Cooper | Teenage Whina Cooper |
 Jayden DanielsCyril | Cyril |
 Miriama McDowellYounger Whina Cooper | Younger Whina Cooper |
 Kali KopaeMira Szászy | Mira Szászy |
 Sarah ValentineElaine | Elaine |
 Briar RoseStacey | Stacey |
 Awa PunaPattie | Pattie |
 Kasina CampbellHeretute Te Wake | Heretute Te Wake |
 Richard Te AreRichard Gilbert | Richard Gilbert |
| MMatu NgaropoApirana Ngata | Apirana Ngata |
 Āwhina-Rose Henare AshbyAwhina | Awhina |
 James TitoPita Ti Wake | Pita Ti Wake |
 Marshayla ChristieKare | Kare |
 Ria PakiNina | Nina |
 Ocean MichaelJoseph | Joseph |