Homesteads

The stories of homesteads through the eyes of the people that occupy them, exploring the culturally significant role they've played in maintaining Māori ties to their ancestral land.

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The stories of homesteads through the eyes of the people that occupy them, exploring the culturally significant role they've played in maintaining Māori ties to their ancestral land.

First Aired

2022-10-10
Last Aired

2022-10-10
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Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

7
Status

Ended
Language

English
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Keywords:

new zealand maori māori

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Season 1

1. Ponga Whānau Homestead

The Ponga homestead is situated at Parinui on the Whanganui river and the only access to this whare is...More

The Ponga homestead is situated at Parinui on the Whanganui river and the only access to this whare is via jetboat on the awa tupua. The Ponga whānau tells the inspiring story of how and why they overcame the many challenges to restore their homestead for their descendants.Less

24mins 2022-10-10

2. Makiha Whānau Homestead

The Makiha Homestead has long been vacant and the surrounding whenua of Ngatahuna in Waima hasn’t had ...More

The 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 and the housing crisis, whānau longed to return home but have nowhere to go.Less

26mins 2022-10-10

3. Stirling Whānau Homestead

Explore the three Stirling Homesteads, each of which represents a significant time in their whānau his...More

Explore the three Stirling Homesteads, each of which represents a significant time in their whānau history.Less

26mins 2022-10-10

4. Kitemoana Street Homestead

Kitemoana Street is an urban papakāinga situated in one of the most affluent areas in Auckland City. T...More

Kitemoana 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 significant events that impacted their iwi.Less

24mins 2022-10-10

5. Maraeake Homestead

Situated in the Whareponga Valley, Maraeake is the name of the Ngarimu homestead where Te Moana-nui-a-...More

Situated in the Whareponga Valley, Maraeake is the name of the Ngarimu homestead where Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu VC was born.Less

24mins 2022-10-10

6. Pōhatukura Homestead

Pōhatukura is the name of the Ngarimu whānau homestead in Ruatorea, Te Tai Rawhiti. Five generations o...More

Pōhatukura is the name of the Ngarimu whānau homestead in Ruatorea, Te Tai Rawhiti. Five generations of the Ngarimu whānau have lived in this home over the past 100 years.Less

25mins 2022-10-10

7. Reweti Whānau Homestead

The Reweti Homestead is estimated to be more than 120 years old and has been in their whānau for five ...More

The Reweti Homestead is estimated to be more than 120 years old and has been in their whānau for five generations. 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.Less