Kairākau
Ancient Māori heroes of yesteryear, re-discovered, re-examined and re-imagined.
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Ancient Māori heroes of yesteryear, re-discovered, re-examined and re-imagined.
- Ep 1
1.Episode 1
01-03-201625 minTunohopu, a Kairākau from Ngāti Whakaue, falls into a deadly feud between two opposing warlords. Tunohopu is caught in the crossfire when his village is ransacked in the middle of...
- Ep 2
2.Episode 2
08-03-201626 minTe Matapihi o Rehua, a famous Kairākau of Ngāti Whakaue, is called on to defend his village in single combat against a dangerous rival. But when he realises that his nemesis is a c...
- Ep 3
3.Episode 3
15-03-201626 minThis is a story of a son, Herea of Tuwharetoa, who is forever trying to escape his father's shadow, even after his death. As Herea forges a pathway beyond the memory of his father,...
- Ep 4
4.Episode 4
22-03-201625 minMawaketaupo 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. But Manaia has yet to realise that what is barring his way t...
- Ep 5
5.Episode 5
29-03-201625 minSometimes, in order to protect a vast area, one must become more than a man. This is an origin story of Haukeka, a dark lone wolf type figure from Ngāti Pikiao associated with acts...
- Ep 6
6.Episode 6
05-04-201625 minTakurua, a young Kairākau from Ngati Taka - Te Piri Rakau, wants nothing more than to join the rest of his men on a fishing expedition. Being a little big and a little slow, he is...
- Ep 7
7.Episode 7
12-04-201625 minPart 1 of 2: Poupoutahi is the orthodox position of all Toa, as it affords the greatest amount of body coverage and protection. A Kairākau from Ngati Kahungunu, Te-O-Tane, develope...
- Ep 8
8.Episode 8
19-04-201625 minPart 2 of 2: Te-O-Tane with the help of Rekareka, having disposed of Takapuai, is called on by the old warlord, Tapuwae for service. A matter of vengeance remains unresolved - that...
- Ep 9
9.Episode 9
26-04-201625 minWe go behind the scenes and hear from the cast and crew of Kairākau.
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