Name: Terry Watts
Iwi: Nga Puhi

Name: Tipene Rangihuna
Iwi: Ngati Porou

Name: Jeremy Murray
Iwi: Ngai Te Rangi, Maniapoto, Raukawa

Name: Owena Wells
Iwi: Te Arawa

Name: Richard Wharerahi
Iwi: Te Arawa, Ngati Kahungunu

Name: Calib Pomana-Wesley
Iwi: Ngati Kahungunu

Name: Te Rangiparutini Haddon
Iwi: Ngati Ruanui

Name: Hone Stevens
Iwi: Ngai Tahu

Name: Josh Smith
Iwi: Ngati Porou, Ngati Kahungunu

Name: Logan Pokai
Iwi: Nga Puhi, Ngati Porou

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.

Whakapakari challenge...Mauri Toa!

Tipene wero the Toa...Mauri Toa!