"A Canoe that Unites the People". A glimpse into the making of a 60-foot traditional waka taua (war canoe). The documentary follows the 9-month process from the cutting of the totara tree to the carving of the waka with young carvers and the launching of the waka in Wellington harbour, New Zealand(1989-90). For the first time in 2005, tohunga whakairo (Master Carver) Rangi Hetet, Te Rira Puketapu and other tribal members share experiences about the impact of the waka on their lives and the revival of Maori culture and traditions. The journey of rediscovering lost skills also becomes the story of binding together a tribal community, and brings a promising message of the thriving of traditional culture and universal values amidst the modern world.