Kairākau II
6 episodes · 2022
Set in pre-colonial Aotearoa, we see the lives of three prominent chiefs doing whatever it takes to keep their people safe and maintain their chiefly honour.
1Episode 1
Early 20th Century Aotearoa, land and resources are scarce. To secure peace for his tribe, Ngāti Awa Chief Te Ramaapakura anticipates an impending invasion by issuing a challenge to his enemy.
2Episode 2
An unwelcome stranger crosses a tribal boundary forcing Ngāti Rangitihi Chief Tionga to react with caution to a possible alliance between bordering tribes.
3Episode 3
Uncertainty prevails after a failed attempt on Chief Te Ramaapakura’s life. Ruamahu settles into life with Te Ao and is overwhelmed when she receives an unearthly gift.
4Episode 4
A grief stricken Te Ramaapakura ventures into unknown territory. Tionga faces the loss of one of his own while Te Purewa waits for the signal of war from Te Rehu o Tainui.
5Episode 5
Te Purewa declares war while Ruamahu is consumed by revenge. Te Huru’s loyalty is questioned and Tionga is lured into a trap.
6Episode 6finale
Ruamahu settles the score as the battle at Pukekaikāhu erupts. Mokonuiārangi must choose between securing peace for his people or all out war.