''Pukemanu'' was a New Zealand television series that ran from 1971 to 1972.

Background

The series, set in a fictional location, was considered to break ground in the way it approached the subject and examined the town that it was set in. It was produced by Tony Isaac. It was filmed on location in

Ātiamuri Ātiamuri is a former hydro village in the central North Island of New Zealand. It lies alongside State Highway 1 about 27 km south of Tokoroa and 38 km north of Taupō. It is bordered by the Waikato River and surrounded by pine planta ...

Cast

Main

Ian Watkin Ian Watkin (25 January 1940 – 18 May 2016) was a New Zealand actor known for the films ''Braindead'' and '' Sleeping Dogs''. Watkin grew up in Greymouth, and started his career in theatre and radio plays, and working as a magazine editor be ...

as the town doctor. * Ernie Leonard as Charlie Rata. *

Pat Evison Dame Helen June Patricia Evison (née Blamires; 2 June 1924 – 30 May 2010), known professionally as Pat Evison, was a New Zealand-born actress. Early life and education Evison was born in Dunedin, New Zealand, on 2 June 1924, the daughter of ...

as Phylis Telford (8 episodes)''Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2010'', By Harris M. Lentz III
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Recurring/guests

Tony Barry Tony Barry (28 August 1941 – 21 December 2022) was an Australian actor and activist best known for his television and film roles. Personal life Barry was born in Ipswich, Queensland, on 28 August 1941. He had one son. Barry was an environmen ...

as Dan Harrigan (6 episodes) *

Peter Vere-Jones Peter Vere-Jones (21 October 1939 – 26 January 2021) was an English-born-New Zealand actor. He was known for his collaborations with director Peter Jackson, appearing in four of his films. He was also known for starring in the New Zealand tel ...

as Mark Gold (6 episodes) * Kevin J. Wilson *

Ginette McDonald Ginette Denise McDonald (born 18 April 1952) is a New Zealand actress, and television producer and director, best known for her comedic alter ego, "Lyn of Tawa". Early life McDonald was born in Wellington on 18 April 1952, the daughter of Joan ...

(1 episode) *

Bruno Lawrence David Charles Lawrence (12 February 194110 June 1995) known as Bruno Lawrence was an English-born New Zealand musician and actor, who was active in the industry in New Zealand and Australia. Initially notable as a musician and founder of 1970s ...

as Biker *

Bill Stalker William Robert Stalker (3 August 1948 – 28 November 1981) was a New Zealand actor, known for his roles in television, both in his native country and Australia. Early life Stalker was born in Masterton, New Zealand and grew up in Hawke's Bay, ...

as Biker * Walter Pym

References

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External links

NZ On Screen: Pukemanu
1970s New Zealand television series 1971 New Zealand television series debuts 1972 New Zealand television series endings