Kairākau - Season 2

First aired: 4/7/2022 6 episodes

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.

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Episodes

1. Episode 1

Aired: 4/7/2022

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.

2. Episode 2

Aired: 4/14/2022

An unwelcome stranger crosses a tribal boundary forcing Ngāti Rangitihi Chief Tionga to react with caution to a possible alliance between bordering tribes.

3. Episode 3

Aired: 4/21/2022

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.

4. Episode 4

Aired: 4/28/2022

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.

5. Episode 5

Aired: 5/5/2022

Te Purewa declares war while Ruamahu is consumed by revenge. Te Huru’s loyalty is questioned and Tionga is lured into a trap.

6. Episode 6

Aired: 5/12/2022

Ruamahu settles the score as the battle at Pukekaikāhu erupts. Mokonuiārangi must choose between securing peace for his people or all out war.