Ahikaroa Paybacks a B****
Kid fights to keep Kuini for a little longer. Rua finds an unlikely friend amongst the madness. Mariana's desperation puts her job and Rua in danger.
Follow a crazy group of city based rangatahi, they're young, kura kaupapa raised and dangerously onto it. Their world orbits around getting cash, cutting corners and charging their phones.
Primary Title
- Ahikaroa
Episode Title
- Paybacks a B****
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 13 November 2025
Start Time
- 21 : 30
Finish Time
- 22 : 00
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 7
Episode
- 5
Channel
- Whakaata Maori
Broadcaster
- Whakaata Maori
Programme Description
- Follow a crazy group of city based rangatahi, they're young, kura kaupapa raised and dangerously onto it. Their world orbits around getting cash, cutting corners and charging their phones.
Episode Description
- Kid fights to keep Kuini for a little longer. Rua finds an unlikely friend amongst the madness. Mariana's desperation puts her job and Rua in danger.
Classification
- M
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Maori
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs
- Television programs--New Zealand
Genres
- Drama
- Entertainment
- Romance
- Soap
Contributors
- Barbara Carpenter (Producer)
- Viv Wigby-Ngatai (Producer)
- Ataraiti Waretini (Producer)
- Viv Wigby-Ngatai (Executive Producer)
- Quinton Hita (Executive Producer)
- Awhimai Fraser (Actor)
- Te Ahorangi Winitana (Actor)
- Turia Schmidt-Peke (Actor)
- Nepia Takuira-Mita (Actor)
- Aniwa Whaiapu Koloamatangi (Actor)
- Awa Puna (Actor)
- Te Arohanui Korewha (Actor)
- Harrison Keefe (Actor)
- Valeria Davis (Actor)
- Mya-Lee Bell (Actor)
- Trae Te Wiki (Actor)
- Kura Productions (Production Unit)
- Whakaata Māori (Production Unit)
- Te Māngai Pāho (Funder)
- NZ On Air (Funder)
Subjects
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs
- Television programs--New Zealand