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Episode 1 - Te Kahui Toa
Tohunga of Mau Rakau and host, Wetini Mitai-Ngatai of Te Arawa descent, will continually challenge the selected Toa in an effort to expose any deficiencies and weaknesses.
These challenges will also determine which two Toa will eventually fight each other on the marae at the climax of each episode.
Join Wetini Mitai-Ngatai and the TOA exponents as they begin their epic journey and take their knowledge and mau rakau skills to yet another level.
THIS WEEK's - Episode launches the series with an explosive start. Wetini meets the Toa before blindfolding them and taking them to a secret hideaway location.
Take a glimpse at the challenges and fighting duels that await our Toa. |
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Episode 2 - Peru Peru
Tohunga of Mau Rakau and host, Wetini Mitai-Ngatai of Te Arawa descent, will continually challenge the selected Toa in an effort to expose any deficiencies and weaknesses.
These challenges will also determine which two Toa will eventually fight each other on the marae at the climax of each episode.
Join Wetini Mitai-Ngatai and the TOA exponents as they begin their epic journey and take their knowledge and mau rakau skills to yet another level.
THIS WEEK’s - Episode introduces the Kahui-Toa to the first of many gruelling challenges. The challenge will determine which two toa will fight later in the day. Which Toa will remain at this level? Which Toa will continue on? |
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Episode 3 - Tu Hengeri
Tohunga of Mau Rakau and host, Wetini Mitai-Ngatai of Te Arawa descent, will continually challenge the selected Toa in an effort to expose any deficiencies and weaknesses.
These challenges will also determine which two Toa will eventually fight each other on the marae at the climax of each episode.
Join Wetini Mitai-Ngatai and the TOA exponents as they begin their epic journey and take their knowledge and mau rakau skills to yet another level.
THIS WEEK – The Kahui Toa have settled in to their new environment. Tu Hengeri will test their physical strength and another two warriors will come kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) to fight on the marae atea o Tumatauenga! |
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Episode 4 - Ti Rakau
Tohunga of Mau Rakau and host, Wetini Mitai-Ngatai of Te Arawa descent, will continually challenge the selected Toa in an effort to expose any deficiencies and weaknesses.
These challenges will also determine which two Toa will eventually fight each other on the marae at the climax of each episode.
Join Wetini Mitai-Ngatai and the TOA exponents as they begin their epic journey and take their knowledge and mau rakau skills to yet another level.
THIS WEEK – Ti Rakau will test the hand co-ordination ability of the kahui toa. Wetini adds an extra element to the challenge to make the ordeal even more challenging. Another two warriors will come kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) to fight on the marae. Which Toa will remain at this level? Which Toa will continue on? |
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Episode 5 - Whitiwhiti Porotaka
Tohunga of Mau Rakau and host, Wetini Mitai-Ngatai of Te Arawa descent, will continually challenge the selected Toa in an effort to expose any deficiencies and weaknesses.
These challenges will also determine which two Toa will eventually fight each other on the marae at the climax of each episode.
Join Wetini Mitai-Ngatai and the TOA exponents as they begin their epic journey and take their knowledge and mau rakau skills to yet another level.
THIS WEEK – Whitiwhiti Porotaka will test the lower body co-ordination of the Kahui toa using a manuka grid laid on the ground. Another two warriors will come kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) to fight on the marae. Which Toa will remain at this level? Which Toa will continue on? |
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Episode 6 - Toa Pakari
Tohunga of Mau Rakau and host, Wetini Mitai-Ngatai of Te Arawa descent, will continually challenge the selected Toa in an effort to expose any deficiencies and weaknesses.
These challenges will also determine which two Toa will eventually fight each other on the marae at the climax of each episode.
Join Wetini Mitai-Ngatai and the TOA exponents as they begin their epic journey and take their knowledge and mau rakau skills to yet another level.
THIS WEEK – The challenge will test the physical strength, strategy and speed of each Toa. Two more warriors will come kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) to fight on the marae. Which Toa will remain at this level? Which Toa will continue on? |
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Episode 7 - Iri Rakau
Tohunga of Mau Rakau and host, Wetini Mitai-Ngatai of Te Arawa descent, will continually challenge the selected Toa in an effort to expose any deficiencies and weaknesses.
These challenges will also determine which two Toa will eventually fight each other on the marae at the climax of each episode.
Join Wetini Mitai-Ngatai and the TOA exponents as they begin their epic journey and take their knowledge and mau rakau skills to yet another level.
THIS WEEK – The challenge will test the power of the mind and upper body. Two more warriors will come kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) to fight on the marae o Tumatauenga!
Which Toa will remain at this level? Which Toa will continue to the Top five?
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Episode 8 - Ahai
Tohunga of Mau Rakau and host, Wetini Mitai-Ngatai of Te Arawa descent, will continually challenge the selected Toa in an effort to expose any deficiencies and weaknesses.
These challenges will also determine which two Toa will eventually fight each other on the marae at the climax of each episode.
Join Wetini Mitai-Ngatai and the TOA exponents as they begin their epic journey and take their knowledge and mau rakau skills to yet another level.
THIS WEEK – The Top 5 - Ahai tests the ability of the Toa to remember and execute varying taiaha drills. Two warriors come kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) and fight on the marae o Tumatauenga! Which Toa will remain at this level? Who will continue on?
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Episode 9 - Whakapakari
Tohunga of Mau Rakau and host, Wetini Mitai-Ngatai of Te Arawa descent, will continually challenge the selected Toa in an effort to expose any deficiencies and weaknesses.
These challenges will also determine which two Toa will eventually fight each other on the marae at the climax of each episode.
Join Wetini Mitai-Ngatai and the TOA exponents as they begin their epic journey and take their knowledge and mau rakau skills to yet another level.
THIS WEEK – Whakapakari tests the strength and stamina of the Toa. One is caught cheating and is forced to come kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) with another and fight on the marae o Tumatauenga! Who will remain at this level? Who will continue on? |
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Episode 10 - Hauora
Tohunga of Mau Rakau and host, Wetini Mitai-Ngatai of Te Arawa descent, will continually challenge the selected Toa in an effort to expose any deficiencies and weaknesses.
These challenges will also determine which two Toa will eventually fight each other on the marae at the climax of each episode.
Join Wetini Mitai-Ngatai and the TOA exponents as they begin their epic journey and take their knowledge and mau rakau skills to yet another level.
THIS WEEK - The Kahui Toa face their toughest challenge yet. Two more Toa will come kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) and fight on the marae o Tumatauenga! Who will remain at this level? Who will continue on? |
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Episode 11 - Tititorea
Tohunga of Mau Rakau and host, Wetini Mitai-Ngatai of Te Arawa descent, will continually challenge the selected Toa in an effort to expose any deficiencies and weaknesses.
These challenges will also determine which two Toa will eventually fight each other on the marae at the climax of each episode.
Join Wetini Mitai-Ngatai and the TOA exponents as they begin their epic journey and take their knowledge and mau rakau skills to yet another level.
THIS WEEK - The remaining four of the Kahui Toa face another challenge and two more Toa will go kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) and fight on the marae o Tumatauenga! Who will remain at this level? Who will continue on? |
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Episode 12 - Wero Tuatini
Tohunga of Mau Rakau and host, Wetini Mitai-Ngatai of Te Arawa descent, will continually challenge the selected Toa in an effort to expose any deficiencies and weaknesses.
These challenges will also determine which two Toa will eventually fight each other on the marae at the climax of each episode.
Join Wetini Mitai-Ngatai and the TOA exponents as they begin their epic journey and take their knowledge and mau rakau skills to yet another level.
THIS WEEK - The Top 3 Toa complete the Final Challenge and two will fight on the marae. The winner of today’s challenge will go straight through to the finals. The winner of today’s fight will be the second Toa to the finals for the chance of claiming the title of “Toa O Aotearoa”. |
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Episode 13 - Toa O Aotearoa
Tohunga of Mau Rakau and host, Wetini Mitai-Ngatai of Te Arawa descent, will continually challenge the selected Toa in an effort to expose any deficiencies and weaknesses.
These challenges will also determine which two Toa will eventually fight each other on the marae at the climax of each episode.
Join Wetini Mitai-Ngatai and the TOA exponents as they begin their epic journey and take their knowledge and mau rakau skills to yet another level.
THIS WEEK - The Toa complete the Final Challenge and two Toa will fight on the marae. This fight determines the winner of the last two Toa who will fight in the Finals for the prestigious title of
"Toa O Aotearoa".
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Chief Mentor: Wetini Mitai-Ngatai
Tohunga Mau Rakau
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Episode 1 - Te Kahui Toa
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Episode 2 - Peru Peru
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Episode 3 - Tu Hengeri
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Episode 4 - Ti Rakau
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Episode 5 - Whitiwhiti Porotaka
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Episode 6 - Toa Pakari
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Episode 7 - Iri Rakau
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Episode 8 - Ahai
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Episode 9 - Whakapakari
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Episode 10 - Hauora
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Episode 11 - Tititorea
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Episode 12 - Wero Tuatini
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Episode 13 - Toa O Aotearoa
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