The sound of the tide keeps this Hokianga whānau moving over four intense days of DIY. With an army of supporters, this Ngāpuhi hapu come together & knock out their 10 year plan.
With whanau spread all through Aotearoa, this hapu wanted to bring their people home. With hearts full of love, the haukainga get their marae ready for the generations to come.
Patea Maori Club took te reo Maori to the world and this year they turn 50. To celebrate, the Marae DIY team call the community together to make changes for this iconic club. (PREMIERE)
We close the season with this hearty Ngāti whānau in Te Araroa. You’ll be charmed as you watch the transformations to Paerauta Marae and hear the stories told. (FINAL)
Whakaahurangi Marae in Stratford calls on the community to keep the marae standing for 50 more years. From the Mayor to the Principal of the local high school, everyone turns up.
This week we head to Ruatōrea. There will be massive changes for the wharenui and the haukāinga of Rongo-i-te-kai. Tune in and witness some hearty changes.
We spend time with the Ngāti Kahungungu iwi at Whakakī marae. The emphasis for this rebuild is the entrance way into the wharenui and the concept of 'manaaki manuhiri'.
We spend time with Te Whānau-ā-Apanui. Pahaoa marae receive the help of the DIY crew and some New Zealand Army members to try get this DIY done in just four days.
There's a 150 year old celebration to prepare for and this hearty whanau of Ohine Waiapu are pulling out all the stops. There are two new roofs to put on, a main entrance to build and a pathway to pave.