Takahoa

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2025-09-07

Last Air Date: 2025-10-05

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Created By: Monet Bailey-Ngatai, Jess Sewell

Networks: YouTube

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Top Cast

Manaia Judd as Hana Tawhiri-Jones
Georgia Benton as Marlene Munro
Amy L. Workman as Alice Fung
Nabeelah Khan as Sameera Kaur
Michael Stewart as Elijah Barnes
Anahera Burrow-Dewes as Anahera Morrison
Adele Pascoe as Jane Munro
Denzel Toka as Whata
Kate Laughter as Luna
Te Awanui A Rangi Wihongi-Clark as Artist 1

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Art of Apologies (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.
Ep. 2: Enough (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.
Ep. 3: A Good Place To Start (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.
Ep. 4: Untitled Feelings (2025-09-28)

After a heartbreaking realisation, Hana spirals. Her friends rally around her, but some are battling their own struggles.
Ep. 5: The Fallout (2025-10-05)

Hana, finally feeling secure in herself, is forced to confront Marley’s reckless choices — putting their entire friendship on the line.