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Katie's Kuri

Katie's Kuri
2026•7m•G•Animation•Kids
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This children's show explores the friendship between a lonely girl named Katie and her new puppy, given to her when she moves in with her uncle. Katie's confidence grows as she uses te reo Maori to train the pup at Whaea Kaz's dog training school.

StatusEnded
Runtime7m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 2, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - Kia Ora, RascalE19m

Kia Ora, Rascal

Shy Katie moves in with enthusiastic Uncle Mark and gets an unexpected new friend, a puppy she names Rascal. Panic sets in when Katie turns up to puppy class and discovers it's taught in te reo Maori.

Mar 2, 2026

Episode 2 - Taihoa & Haere Mai (Stay & Come Here)E28m

Taihoa & Haere Mai (Stay & Come Here)

Katie and Rascal's first puppy lesson is a disaster! Rascal refuses to listen, and Katie struggles with her reo. Ready to quit, Katie must decide whether she's brave enough to stay and try again.

Mar 3, 2026

Episode 3 - E Noho & E Tu (Sit & Stand)E37m

E Noho & E Tu (Sit & Stand)

After Katie freezes up, Whaea Kaz tries an unorthodox approach, and suddenly it clicks. Just as her confidence grows, Katie learns her final test will be performed in front of friends and whanau.

Mar 4, 2026

Episode 4 - Tikina & Waiho (Fetch & Leave It)E49m

Tikina & Waiho (Fetch & Leave It)

With the big test looming, Katie and Rascal begin to work as a team, and the new commands finally stick. Meanwhile, Uncle Mark embarks on his own te reo Maori journey.

Mar 5, 2026

Episode 5 - Takahuri (Roll Over)E59m

Takahuri (Roll Over)

When Rascal struggles with a new command, Katie worries she's not a very good dog owner. With Whaea Kaz's help, Katie learns she's not an owner - she's a guardian, a kaitiaki, just like Uncle Mark.

Mar 6, 2026

Episode 6 - Kia Kaha, KatieE69m

Kia Kaha, Katie

It's the day of the final test, and Katie must face her fears and trust herself, her reo, and her kuri. With support from Whaea Kaz and Uncle Mark, Katie and Rascal discover just how far they've come.

Mar 7, 2026

Actors

Sienna Young

Katie (voice)

Johnny Barker

Johnny Barker

Uncle Mark (voice)

Kura Forrester

Kura Forrester

Whaea Kaz (voice)

Brendon Kahi

Jeff (voice)

Sarah Kahi

Zara's Owner (voice)

Brendon Morrow

Additional Puppy School Voices (voice)

Rosa Morrow

Additional Puppy School Voices (voice)

Ivy Kahi

Additional Puppy School Voices (voice)

Sadie Kahi

Additional Puppy School Voices (voice)

Gemma Easton

Additional Puppy School Voices (voice)

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