VAKA

VAKA is a short documentary about the energy and resilience of the Tokelauan people as they weave their customary-wisdom regarding the environment with modern eco-technologies to respond to climate change. Tokelau was the first nation to aim for 100% of its electricity to be generated from solar as a result of the New Zealand funded Tokelau Renewable Energy Project in 2012. Their coral island atolls contribute a minimal amount of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet they are the first to be impacted by climate change. Tokelau's resilience in their daily response to the climate crisis exemplifies how they are leading by example. VAKA is supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Directed by Kelly Moneymaker
Produced by Rebekah Curtis-Motley
Co-Produced by Jessica George
Cinematography by Ben Dickens
Edited by Mason Rudd
Original Score by Stephen Gallagher and George Smith
Supported by Massey University