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An 8-part factual series following five Northland tamariki born with severe disabilities as they make their way in a society that would rather see them hidden. New series premieres, Monday 24th April, 7.30pm.
G, . Meet Kaikohe’s hard-working Aperahama-Kopa whanau: Clara and Manga, whose son Mungzy has a debilitating brain condition, are building Aotearoa’s first Te Reo pre-school for Tama Ariki (disa
G, . Two years after Clara’s big idea, she and her dedicated kaiako can get on with providing a safe haven, where the vulnerable yet super-capable tama ariki children can thrive. (R)
G, . At last, the parents and Tama Ariki children are able to have a day together at the Puna Reo, where they are overjoyed at the possibilities of what it will be able to achieve.
G, . The official blessing of the Puna Reo approaches and Mungzy needs a haircut, which is not an easy job. Clara is overwhelmed by the aroha shown by the Kaikohe community.
G, . Clara travels to Whangārei to check out Northland’s only other preschool for disabled kids, Kind Hands. Then in Kaikohe, a crew of wāhine toa transform the play area into a forest of wonder
G, . Manga puts in the hard yards on site as the race is on to meet the Council Code of Compliance. A visit to Whangārei Hospital brings some mixed news for Mungzy’s whānau.
G, . Speech therapist Bridget helps Mungzy to communicate with his whānau, and the parents of a young tāne with takiwātanga (autism) can’t wait for the Puna Reo to open.
. As the hard mahi continues to get the Puna Reo pre-school open, Clara and Manga are worried about Mungzy’s seizures. And we meet a young boy with brittle bone disease who just wants to run
G, . Meet Kaikohe’s hard-working Aperahama-Kopa whanau: Clara and Manga, whose son Mungzy has a debilitating brain condition, are building Aotearoa’s first Te Reo pre-school for Tama Ariki (disa
