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Kiwi & Cat: Mānawatia a Matariki

Kiwi & Cat: Mānawatia a Matariki

2022•7m•G•Animation•Kids
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It's a starry night but Kiwi and Cat can't sleep. Intrigued by the stars of Matariki, they embark on an adventure into the ngahere.

StatusEnded
Runtime7m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 20, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - MatarikiE18m

Matariki

Kiwi is intrigued by the stars of Matariki and convinces Cat to embark on a nighttime adventure into the ngahere. Cat is worried they've gotten themselves lost until they cross paths with Temuera Morrison who sheds some light on Matariki.

Jun 20, 2022

Episode 2 - PōhutukawaE28m

Pōhutukawa

Kiwi and Cat are looking for kai for their Matariki party. Cat is convinced there is something scary in the ngahere when Wellington Paranormal officers come across the pair while looking for a "friendly ghost".

Jun 20, 2022

Episode 3 - WaitīE37m

Waitī

Kiwi and Cat are deep in the ngahere. Cat is sure there's a taniwha lurking in the shadows. They bump into Piri Weepu who gives the pair some bushcraft knowledge and explains the significance of the Waitī star.

Jun 20, 2022

Episode 4 - WaitāE48m

Waitā

Kiwi and Cat are out on the moana in their waka. In the hope of collecting some kai moana, their expedition sees them getting a bit off course. Cat fears they'll end up in Australia, but Mokotahi, a friendly dolphin, comes to their rescue.

Jun 20, 2022

Episode 5 - Waipuna-ā-RangiE58m

Waipuna-ā-Rangi

It's a rainy night. Kiwi and Cat come across a Kauri snail who has gotten a little lost. He's trying to find his way back to his parents who are at Tāne Māhuta. They cross paths with Dame Lisa Carrington who helps them reach their destination.

Jun 20, 2022

Episode 6 - TupuānukuE67m

Tupuānuku

Kiwi and Cat have wandered into a kūmara farm. They hear someone approaching only to discover it is Darwin and Newts. They've lost their telescope for looking at the night sky. Noke, the worm, helps them out.

Jun 20, 2022

Episode 7 - TupuārangiE77m

Tupuārangi

Kiwi and Cat are still collecting kai for their Matariki party when they think they hear someone screaming. It actually turns out to be Scotty Morrison singing his news waiata. But another call from within the ngahere leads them on a rescue mission.

Jun 20, 2022

Episode 8 - UrurangiE87m

Ururangi

It's cold and snow is falling. Kiwi and Cat are chasing a manu aute that turns out to belong to Jason Gunn. The trio join forces to try and retrieve it. However, it leads to becoming a cliffhanger scenario for Cat.

Jun 20, 2022

Episode 9 - Hiwa-i-te-RangiE97m

Hiwa-i-te-Rangi

Kiwi and Cat are on the coast. They cross paths with Benee who helps them look for a conch shell so they can call their guests to the party. They venture into a cave where they meet a wheke who has a collection of shells to share.

Jun 20, 2022

Episode 10 - The PartyE108m

The Party

It's time for Kiwi and Cat's Matariki party! They've collected plenty of kai and are just waiting for their guests to arrive.

Jun 20, 2022

Actors

Poroaki Merritt-McDonald

Poroaki Merritt-McDonald

Kiwi (voice)

Te Ao o Hinepehinga

Te Ao o Hinepehinga

Cat (voice)

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