Mum got a QSM (Queen's Service Medal) for her community work in mental health. She was a psychiatric social worker, so she'd travel all around the north visiting people back in the day. — Rachel House Copy Share Image
I got this secretive, very secretive email from my agent saying, 'You have an audition for Marvel, no one's letting us know what the… — Rachel House Copy Share
With all the stories that we have, it's still rare that we get to see what goes on in the minds of our children… — Rachel House Copy Share
Taika grabbed me and went, 'Come and meet these guys'. He knocked on this really massive campervan and then the door opened and there's… — Rachel House Copy Share
Like all good stories, there are universal things that 'Moana' has - a young, resilient, strong woman goes against the wishes of her people… — Rachel House Copy Share
'Whale Rider' was quite an extraordinary shoot. We were in that community on the east coast and so much of what you see in… — Rachel House Copy Share
I've never not felt Maori, ever. And because of the era I grew up in, I was never not seen as that. I would… — Rachel House Copy Share
I didn't want to direct any more theatre because I wanted to try something different, to move into another realm. — Rachel House Copy Share
Aotearoa is one of the most beautiful places in the world and we have to protect that. — Rachel House Copy Share
Seeing ourselves reflected in stories gives people the courage to keep doing what they are doing or make a change. — Rachel House Copy Share
I really love the work that I do, and I feel like you have to go that extra mile to do it because it… — Rachel House Copy Share
In Maori culture there's a lot of humor and just as quickly we are able to express grief. — Rachel House Copy Share
Having worked with so many directors, I liked the look of what they were doing. It seemed to be a lot more creatively satisfying,… — Rachel House Copy Share
It's really idealistic and hippy-dippy but I do believe film is a really powerful tool for reaching people. — Rachel House Copy Share
