Waka Huia – Series 2015, Episode 27

G In this living legacy piece, we honour Mita Mohi, an expert and teacher of traditional Maori weaponry. Through the eyes of his grandchildren we gain an insight into his extraordinary life.

G She's nurtured more than 100 children and only lost one, her beloved son. This is a story about the Kohanga Reo movement through the eyes of one of its teachers, Rangikapiua Laskey.

G Hes the dreadlocked, barefooted elder from Poroporo, Bay of Plenty. Rapata Kopae (Ngati Rangataua) reveals how he went from having no language to being the main speaker on his marae.

G He's the educator who gate crashed a meeting to set up the first designated character school. Pem Bird (Ngati Manawa) reveals why he will do anything to defend his hometown, Murupara.

G She's the dancer who revitalised Waikato-Tainui performing arts: Kirimaaku Kihi reveals her inspiration to dance and the hard work required to shape national kapa haka champions.

G One of the oldest hunters in NZ, 86-year-old Jimmy Clair from Matamata, reveals how hunting and God saved him from heartbreak and sickness.

G Through the eyes of the grandchildren we meet the dynamic duo who shared their own legacy of history and culture with the Gisborne community.

G He's the Italian/Maori boy from Porangahau who bared his buttocks to the nation. Piri Sciascia (Ngti Kahungunu) reveals how he came to have so many diverse roles in life.

G She's the eldest, living female in the valley of Ruatoki, Bay of Plenty. Kohineoha MacDougall (Thoe) discusses the politics of land, life and her moment with King Koroki.

G One Hour Special: We celebrate 50 years of the National Maori Speech Competition with revelations from winners of Pei Te Hurinui Jones (Senior Maori) and discover the trauma, the training and the triumphs.