A prophecy is delivered: from the union of Parekōhatu (Ngāti Raukawa) and Werawera (Ngāti Toa) will come forth ‘He taniwha’ -  “Someone extraordinary. A great leader, someone with vision, strategy, communication, and oral ability”. ; 

The Kawhia iwi Ngāti Toa will need him - after the huge battle at Hingakākā their position on the west coast of Waikato is under threat. We hear about the world that Te Rauparaha is born into, and follow his journey from childhood to stepping up as a leader.