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Homesteads Makiha Whānau
Season 1 , Episode 2The Makiha Homestead has long been vacant and the surrounding whenua of Ngatahuna in Waima hasn’t had full-time occupants for many years. In light of covid-19, whānau have felt the pull to return home. This sparked their longstanding desire to rebuild their homestead and develop a papakāinga on their whenua. With the guidance of tohunga Rereata Makiha, the whānau held a ceremony for their whānau whare, conducting karakia at dawn before dismantling the house as a family and burying it in preparation for a rebuild. Although it stirred emotions and brought back memories for family members, this marks the beginning of a new era for the Makiha whānau. -
Homesteads Ponga Whānau
Season 1 , Episode 1PREMIERE: The Ponga Whānau Homestead is situated at Parinui on the Whanganui River and the only access to this whare is via jet boat on the awa tupua. A 24km jet boat ride up the river, flanked by lofty cliffs, and a 3km uphill hīkoi from the river bank, this homestead is the most remote of the series. -
Homesteads Stirling Whānau
Season 1 , Episode 3This episode tells the story of three homesteads in Raukokore and Tāmaki Makaurau. Each home represents a significant part of the Stirling whānau history. This family shares their deeply personal story and demonstrate how despite the hardships they've endured, having a home to ground and connect them has brought them even closer together. -
Homesteads Pōhatukura Homestead
Season 1 , Episode 6Pōhatukura is the name of the Ngarimu whānau homestead in Ruatōrea. This grand homestead boasts elevated views of Hikurangi and their water tank is adorned with a striking mural, by artist MrGhoeteart, of their koroua Hamuera Ngarimu. Te Moana Nui a Kiwa Ngarimu VC grew up at Pōhatukura before serving in World War II, alongside many of his whanaunga. This kāinga is much like a museum filled with taonga that showcase their proud history. Five generations of the Ngarimu whānau have lived in this home since it was built by Hamuera more than 100 years ago. -
Homesteads Maraeake Homestead
Season 1 , Episode 5Situated in the Whareponga Valley, Maraeake is the name of the Ngarimu homestead where Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu VC was born. More than 100 years old and steeped in history, this house has no power, no reception, and occasionally no hot water. While this might be challenging for your average New Zealander, this whānau have made this house their home for generations, and living off the grid, hunting and harvesting their own kai is second nature. -
Homesteads Kitemoana Street
Season 1 , Episode 4Kitemoana Street is an urban papakāinga situated in one of the most affluent areas in Auckland City. This episode tells the story of how these Ngāti Whātua ki Orakei descendants came to reside on this street, highlighting some of the significant events that impacted their iwi. From the burning down of the Te Puru o Tāmaki in 1953 in preparation for Queen Elizabeth’s royal tour, through to the Bastion Point occupation and eviction in 1977, these historic events have shaped a resilient people. The homes of Kitemoana Street and the whānau who occupy them remain as a reminder of the fight their elders endured to ensure they continue to occupy their tūrangawaewae for generations to come. -
Homesteads Reweti Whānau
Season 1 , Episode 7FINAL: This Tauranga Moana Homestead is more than 120 years old and has been home to five generations of the Reweti whānau. Situated in Hairini with stunning views of Mauao and the harbour, this Ngāi Te Ahi whānau have seen the rapid growth and development of Tauranga and have worked hard to hold on to their tūrangawaewae. Having seen many whānau homesteads decimated under the public works act during the urban sprawl in the 1950’s and 1960’s, this whānau have a deep understanding of why it’s important to hold on to their home.