Does the future of one of the most treasured species of all time lie in the hands of one man? 1899: One of the most famous native New Zealand birds, the Huia, is nearing extinction. Famed ... See full summary
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Does the future of one of the most treasured species of all time lie in the hands of one man? 1899: One of the most famous native New Zealand birds, the Huia, is nearing extinction. Famed Ornithologist Sir Walter Buller pursues the Huia for his book, his collection, and for Science - but when presented with an unexpected opportunity to save the Huia, his growing concern for the Huia leads him to seek their preservation in a rather unexpected way... This film is based on true historical events.
| Credited cast: | |||
 | John Curry | - | Sir Walter Buller |
| John Dawson | - | Sir James Hector |
| Natasha Davis | - | Laura Buller |
| Paul Dewar | - | Artist |
| Natano Keni | - | Maori Guide 1 |
| Chance Taylor | - | Maori Guide 2 |
 | Taimi Allan | - | Lady Fairbanks |
| Carey Fern | - | Lady Cartwright |
| Rebecca Richards | - | Lady Appleton |
| Meg Bishop | - | Lady Featherston |
| Charlotte Sarah Blythe | - | Lady Huia-Feathers |
| Keporah Ashby | - | Maggie |
| Ross Mitchell | - | Duke of York |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Kepora Ashby | - | Maggie |
 | Ross Mitchell | - | Duke of York |