8-part drama series, TANGATA PAI, launching during Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori. It’s Three and ThreeNow’s first ever drama series with 30% te reo Māori.

In Tangata Pai, five disparate lives collide at a protest that turns tragic when a bomb detonates, shattering the community’s peace. As the survivor’s grapple with the aftermath, their individual journeys become forever entwined, exposing the complexities of their interconnected lives and the lasting impact of that fateful day. The series stars Shavaughn Ruakere, Jayden Daniels, Ariana Osborne, Nicola Kawana and Yoson An.

In the heart of Aotearoa, a Māori land occupation at Puke Ariki ignites tensions across activists, police, politicians, and whānau, each fighting for their truths. At the centre are five lives that collide in tragedy;

• Willa (Ariana Osborne; Madam, Mārama) – A rising Māori musician, struggling with her whakapapa and place in the movement.
• Miki (Jayden Daniels; Whina, Head High, Evil Dead Rise) – A father and activist, desperate to protect his son.
• Adrian (Yoson An; Mulan, The Luminaries, Dead Lucky) – A Chinese-Kiwi cop, caught between duty and identity.
• Ahorangi (Nicola Kāwana; One Lane Bridge, In Dark Places, Fresh Meat) – A Māori government minister, walking the thin line between tradition and politics.
• Hinewai (Shavaughn Ruakere; River Queen, The Legend of Baron To’a, Shortland Street) – A nurse and mother, sacrificing everything for her people.

Unravelling over just one hour, each episode follows the five characters for eight minutes. Their stories intertwine through personal struggles, political turmoil, and a devastating terrorist attack, one that will leave scars on their community forever.

For exclusive content and the full show including music features, visit: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/george-fm-breakfast-with-lee-tammy 

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