The Market is a New Zealand drama series set in South Auckland's Ōtara Markets. This Romeo and Juliet story is centred on two families, one Māori (the Johnsons) and one Samoan (the Limas). It begins with the return from prison of Sef Lima, who the Johnsons claim killed Ritchie Johnson. At the same time Julia Lima returns from five years overseas (not knowing the full history) and falls for Tipene Johnson.
The Market was produced by Rachel Jean and written by Rene Naufahu, Brett Ihaka and Matthew Grainger. It was shot on location at the Ōtara Markets, town centre and surrounding locations. It was rugby player Joe Naufahu's first production. It aired on TVNZ in 2005 at 10:25pm on Monday nights before being repeated on Māori TV in 2008.
Contents
Cast
Joe Naufahu - Sef Lima
Alina Transom - Julia Lima
Anapela Polataivao - Ina Lima
Dave Fane - Tu'u Lima
Goretti Chadwick - Bonita Lima
Dominic Ona-Ariki - Sione Lima
Ana Tuigamala - Grandma
Pete Smith - Chris Johnson
Cherie James - Ngarie Johnson
Xavier Horan - Mike Johnson
Taungaroa Emile - Tipene Johnson
Chris Graham - Maori Elvis
Nathaniel Lees - Ronnie
Joe Folau - Carlos
Michelle Ang - Victoria Chen
Mark Ruka - Max
Karl Drinkwater - Tepa
Tammy Davis - Ritchie
Crew
Rachel Jean (producer)
Rene Naufahu (writer/director)
Brett Ihaka (writer)
Matthew Grainger (writer)
Kate McDermott (script editor)
Damon Fepulea'i (director)
Geoff Cawthorn (director)