Takahoa

Director: Meggy Laguda
Rating: 0
Cast: Manaia Judd, Georgia Benton, Amy L. Workman, Nabeelah Khan, Michael Stewart

Five childhood friends navigate love, family drama, and self-discovery as they transition into adulthood together.

Hana meets outspoken and opinionated Anahera at an art competition. After Anahera confronts Hana about a comment made on her art by one of Hana’s friends, she offers Hana a chance to redeem herself, and her art. Through Anahera, Hana discovers a sense of pride and validation in her Māori identity, inspiring a transformative journey of self discovery.

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Seasons

1. Art of Apologies

Air Date: 2025-09-07

We meet the 5 best friends Hana, Alice, Sam, Marley, and Eli. After Hana wins second place at an Art Gallery competition, Marley makes a racist comment towards the first place winner Anahera, who overhears and confronts Hana.

2. Enough

Air Date: 2025-09-14

Anahera’s invite to the Toi Room forces Hana to confront her insecurity about being Māori. When she opens up, Anahera challenges her to reflect on why she’s so avoidant of her Māori heritage.

3. A Good Place To Start

Air Date: 2025-09-21

Pushed by Anahera’s questions and grounded by Sam’s support, Hana dives headfirst into reclaiming her Māori identity and unexpectedly, catches feelings along the way.