Anahera is busy in the wharekai kitchen, to her surprise Kura is home from Oz. It’s all go on the marae with little to no time for distractions.
It’s a battle on the court with Ngāti Mangopare sending their best ballers to represent the marae.
The marae is hosting a 1st birthday party, complete with water activities, face painting, and cake. Anahera runs in to some trouble but it’s nothing Kura isn’t prepared to try and fix.
The marae is the perfect backdrop for a wedding but what happens when there is a schedule clash and two events are forced to share space ?
The pou of the marae kitchen has passed away, so it is all hands on deck. Anahera and Kura put their differences aside to care for their haukāinga.
As the community gathers to honour mana and legacy, the ever-sassy Padashians arrive in dramatic fashion.
Tensions run high as the marae hosts an emotional pōwhiri, for the repatriation of stolen Māori artefacts, a moment steeped in history, mana, and the weight of generations.
The marae dazzles for the annual Matariki Ball, blending whānau, tradition, and subtle political moves under a canopy of stars.
The marae welcomes a group of vegan guests for a wellness retreat, but the real challenge lies in the kitchen, where Anahera battles to create a fully vegan menu.
It’s all go at the Horoeka Mākete, where the marae buzzes with stalls, laughter, and a touch of chaos.
The season concludes with a powerful stand as the entire whānau unites to defend their whenua against threats to their sacred sites.