Takahoa

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.

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.

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.

After a heartbreaking realisation, Hana spirals. Her friends rally around her, but some are battling their own struggles.

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