Ahikāroa: Season 1

2018
Poster for Ahikāroa: Season 1

Māori bilingual series following a group of city-based rangatahi, navigating a world centred on getting paid and cutting corners.

Where to watch Ahikāroa: Season 1

Ahikāroa: Season 1 is available to stream in New Zealand... More now on TVNZ+.

Ahikāroa: Season 1 episodes

Episode 1.1

Money, Money, Money!

After a visit to the hospital, Smooch carries on business... More as usual. Maru informs Smooch about Felicia’s debt to the gang. Geo organises to meetup with Aaron.

Episode 1.2

Riding in Cars with Boys

Felicia is shocked when Smooch comes to collect. Hemi is... More inspired to post a whakaaro of the day which catches the attention of one of his followers. Smooch and Hemi see a worrying post on Geo’s snapchat.

Episode 1.3

Bad Rep

Geo is still reeling from the incident in the car.... More Hemi is finding it hard to deal with cyberbullying. Geo joins Tipene’s gym and is encouraged to learn mau rakau. Smooch’s reputation on the streets is screwed. Geo finds mau rākau challenging.

Episode 1.4

500 Likes

Hemi turns to social media to get a date with... More Chantelle. Geo and Tipene go for a run together. Smooch tries to save the day. Geo finds a supportive confidant in Tipene.

EPISODE 1.5

Make a Stand!

Chantelle opens up to Smooch about her insecurities. Geo is... More finding it hard to juggle her commitments. Hemi and Chantelle discuss the disaster date and come to an understanding.

EPISODE 1.6

Trouble in the City

Smooch is under pressure from Maru and the gang. Chantelle... More causes uproar in Te Pā when she’s caught wearing Ra’s memorial t-shirt. Geo and Tipene have an argument at the club.

EPISODE 1.7

Scheme Queen

Hemi gets creative when he tries to resolve things with... More Chantelle. Smooch finds out some information which changes everything. Maru offers Smooch a confronting solution to her debt.

EPISODE 1.8

Tonight is the Night

Maru and the gang are on their way to Chantelle’s... More apartment when Smooch starts to have second thoughts. Temperatures rise between Hemi and Chantelle. Smooch confronts Maru and is met by a dark new figure.

EPISODE 1.9

Cuzzy Baes

Geo tries to heal the maemae with her mum and... More learns some home truths along the way. Smooch is forced to sell her car earlier than expected. Chantelle pieces things together and pushes Smooch for the truth.

EPISODE 1.10

Filter the Whānau

After a visit to Chantelle’s doesn’t go exactly as planned,... More Hemi has an overdue catch-up with an old friend. Geo has a realisation about Tipene which surprises Smooch. Tipene whisks Geo away on a date.

EPISODE 1.11

App-rehension

Hemi and Smooch meet with Tom Fergusson, an app developer.... More Maru shows up unexpectedly at Te Pā demanding answers from Smooch. Geo helps Smooch and Hemi with legal contracts, however things don’t exactly go as planned.

EPISODE 1.12

Surprise!

Hemi recovers from an epic hangover and starts to recollect... More a very important meeting which has dire consequences for both him and Smooch. Fred is wary of Felicia and Aunty Awhi.

EPISODE 1.13

Cracked

Fred makes a heartfelt speech and presents Smooch with her... More twenty first key. However it’s Felicia that steals the show. Hemi frantically searches for Smooch while Chantelle and Geo clean up.

EPISODE 1.14

Spiralling

Maru and Amos are on the hunt for Smooch and... More their money. Chantelle grows suspicious when she overhears a phone conversation between Tipene and a mystery person called Angie.

EPISODE 1.15

Imperfect

Smooch, Hemi and Geo pay Felicia a little visit and... More find out some things that Smooch refuses to believe. The search continues for Smooch’s dad - and her money.

EPISODE 1.16

The Other Woman

Chantelle informs Geo that there is another woman in Tipene’s... More life called Angie. Smooch has some issues with finding mahi. Geo tells Tipene about something that’s been annoying her.

EPISODE 1.17

She Likes Me, She Likes Me Not

Chantelle is shocked to find Hemi is a victim of... More workplace sexual harassment - even if he doesn’t see it that way. Geo is feeling overwhelmed on the eve of the big mau rakau exhibition.

EPISODE 1.18

Bye Bitch!

Smooch has some one-on-one time with Hemi and uses it... More to ask about Rā. Geo overcomes her nerves to confidently take the stage. Aaron tries to escape Smooch’s taunts but not without a farewell gift from Geo.

EPISODE 1.19

Lonesome Loser

Hemi and Chantelle have a hui with her dad to... More plead their case but is he ready to listen? Felicia surprises Smooch with some good news. Everyone is excited for Geo’s trip to Canada except her boyfriend, Tipene.

EPISODE 1.20

Moe Mai Rā

Amos shows up at Felicia’s tangi, causing upset and confusion... More for her grieving sister, Smooch. Te Pā is thrown into chaos when Smooch’s biggest secret gets leaked online for everyone to see - including Geo and Hemi.

Ahikāroa: Season 1 | Details

Genre
Drama
Country of origin
New Zealand