The Landing documentary shares the stories of Māngere and Ōtāhuhu residents, exploring how they came to call this vibrant community home and what keeps them connected. This documentary weaves together their memories and experiences, creating a shared narrative of belonging and resilience.

The Landing is a documentary and exhibition created and curated by Sith Douang Kham Chanh and Lilian Rose Martirez, in partnership with the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board. They would like to acknowledge the support of Auckland Council Libraries and Services, Community Program Delivery Team (South), and Pasifika Success.

List of Credits:

MĀNGERE | ŌTĀHUHU RESIDENTS
Hineamaru Ropati
Watini Tiakiwai
Molly Kutia
Kesaia Pua Ahio
Ngamata Uriaro
Lagituaiva Elia
Peter Ruoff
Sabrina Chen Ruoff
Toulay Thaivichit
Vaifoa Lomaga Tuiali’i
Ashok Narayan

DIRECTORS
Sith Douang Kham Chanh
Lilian Rose Martirez

CAMERA OPERATOR
Sith Douang Kham Chanh
Lilian Rose Martirez
Nelson Tan

EDITOR
Lilian Rose Martirez
Sith Douang Kham Chanh

SOUND DESIGN
Josh Edmonds

ASSISTANCE
Diana Seepha
Sivaovoa Tuialii

INTERPRETER
Ana Ahio
Siliva Ahio

COMMUNITY PROGRAMME DELIVERY TEAM
Gillianne Ray (Project Lead)
Sione Faletau (Project Lead)
Liz Muliaga (Manager)

AUCKLAND LIBRARIES
Pamata Toleafoa
Catherine Leonard
Kate Innes-Monslave
Lena Kovac
Jenn Berthier
Catherine Frew

PASIFIKA SUCCESS
Elenoa Mo'a Sili-Mati
Mack Leala

MĀORI CULTURAL ADVISORS
Mihaere Emery
Raniera Kingi

MĀNGERE ARTS CENTRE
Jacqui Puna-Teaukura
Bobby Kennedy
Troy Tu'ua
Jase Manumu'a
Temaleti Akauola Laula
Siapo Auvae
Daya Sao-Mafiti
Steev Laufilitoga Maka

MĀNGERE | ŌTĀHUHU LOCAL BOARD