Tamaiti Tū Spring

Tamaiti TūTamaiti Tū

Prepare for a season bursting with fresh air, whānau spirit, and exciting adventures with Tamaiti Tu: Spring! Join three intrepid brothers as they explore the heart of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, their ancestral land under the majestic gaze of Tongariro.
G
Tamariki Hā
Pāho ki Aotearoa, Ahitereiria me Ngā Moutere o Te Moana nui ā-Kiwa
Spring
Winter
Summer

Puni 1

Muster On

G
Muster mayhem. The whanau heads to the farm, but the sheep aren't cooperating. Koro Noel saves the day, and the boys have a blast with some playful lambs.

Puni 2

Docking of the Lambs

G
Sheep docked, lambs chased, fears faced! Now, onto the horses.

Puni 3

Catch Your Hōiho

G
Pig wrangling, horse catching - the boys have their hands full. After a successful mission, they reward their trusty steeds with some grooming love.

Puni 4

Clear the Track

G
Deep in the bush, the whanau clears tracks for hunters with karakia and teamwork. A delicious reward of milo and pihikete awaits.

Puni 5

Groom Your Hōiho

G
With the bush track clear, the whanau returns to brush their trusty steeds.

Puni 6

Pest Hunt

G
The whanau arrive in Otukou for a pest hunt with a twist! After learning about the harmful impact of feral cats, they shift focus to rabbits, scoring a bullseye with some impressive shooting.

Puni 7

Fetch Water

G
The whanau are off to fetch water with Moeariki learning a valuable knot-tying skill along the way. A karakia honors the awa before the water pumps, and a haka marks the end of a job well done.

Puni 8

Clean the Dog Box

G
Kennels get a makeover. The whanau leaves the awa to sweep, hose, and clean the dog boxes.

Puni 9

Tapahi Wahie

G
Axe in hand, the boys gather firewood for a tasty springtime treat.

Puni 10

Lambs Whiore

G
Unsure faces meet sizzling lambs tails, but hesitant bites turn into happy smiles.

Puni 11

Planting Rakau

G
From truck to earth, the whanau plants hope for the future.

Puni 12

Maara Prep

G
From clearing grass to counting eggs, the whanau prepares the maara for a bountiful spring harvest, with a giggle-filled lesson in manure along the way.

Puni 13

Lost in the Puihi

G
Challenge accepted. Papa Ahu equips the boys, assigns a leaf-finding mission, and leads them up the mountain with blindfolds on.

Puni 14

Lost in the Puihi 2

G
Lost and found. With walkie-talkies buzzing and dogs by their side, the big boys follow clues and gather leaves, navigating their way back to a proud Hiramai who's built a fire.

Puni 15

Hāngī Prep

G
Helping hands, happy hearts. The whanau gathers under spring blooms to prepare a hangi feast.

Puni 16

Puia Hāngī

G
Wet sheets and iron seal the earth oven, anticipation simmering alongside the fire. Then Moeariki and Hiramai join Matua Hugo on a fishing adventure.

Puni 17

A Fish and a Feed

G
Fishing fun and feasting. Moe and Hiramai reel in joy with awesome catches. The irresistible lure of the puia hangi welcomes them home.

Puni 18

Move the Tree

G
The whanau clears a tree with Ahu's cautionary foot-safety tale. Hiramai keeps the rhythm with a parapapa song while Moe muscles the wheelbarrow.

Puni 19

Clean the Puia

G
Hangi clean-up, whanau fun. The boys learn community spirit by cleaning the steam hangi area. Laughter and lessons blend as they honour the whenua and strengthen their whanau bond.

Puni 20

A BBQ & a Debrief

G
Future gardens take root. The season wraps with a celebration of hard mahi and the joy of whanau connection.

Hōtaka Tairite

Long Way North
Fly My Pepeha
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Te NGz
Mosley
Cats In The Museum