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Kairākau I

(2016)

Overview

Ancient Māori heroes of yesteryear, re-discovered, re-examined and re-imagined.

Cast

Ngarino Watt as Te Whanoa
Ngarino Watt

as Te Whanoa

Antonio Te Maioha as Te Matapihi o Rehua
Antonio Te Maioha

as Te Matapihi o Rehua

Jamus Webster as Makoiroa
Jamus Webster

as Makoiroa

Episodes

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March 1, 2016

Tunohopu, a Kairākau from Ngāti Whakaue, falls into a deadly feud between two opposing warlords. Tunohopu is caught in …

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March 8, 2016

Te Matapihi o Rehua, a famous Kairākau of Ngāti Whakaue, is called on to defend his village in single combat against a …

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March 15, 2016

This is a story of a son, Herea of Tuwharetoa, who is forever trying to escape his father's shadow, even after his deat…

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March 22, 2016

Mawaketaupo has a secret, the kawa of Tau-ma-ihi-o-rongo. He also has a son who feels he is ready to learn that secret.…

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March 29, 2016

Sometimes, in order to protect a vast area, one must become more than a man. This is an origin story of Haukeka, a dark…

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April 5, 2016

Takurua, a young Kairākau from Ngati Taka - Te Piri Rakau, wants nothing more than to join the rest of his men on a fis…

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April 12, 2016

Part 1 of 2: Poupoutahi is the orthodox position of all Toa, as it affords the greatest amount of body coverage and pro…

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April 19, 2016

Part 2 of 2: Te-O-Tane with the help of Rekareka, having disposed of Takapuai, is called on by the old warlord, Tapuwae…

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April 26, 2016

We go behind the scenes and hear from the cast and crew of Kairākau.