Tamatoa the Brave Warrior - The Haunted Island

This animated series follows the adventures of Tamatoa, his cousin Moana and their animal mates Manu the moa, Moko the tuatara and Kereru the kereru. In this episode Tamatoa sets out with Moko and Kereru after his uncle tells him about an island where the pipi grow "as big as flax bushes", and the kina are bigger than his appetite. They arrive in search of giant kaimoana and stumble upon an army of giant hermit crabs ... it seems Tamatoa may have bitten off more than he can chew. Set in pre-colonial times, the series was made by Auckland company Flux Animation.

It's best to put that one back 'til it gets bigger eh. It's nice to know there'll be a feed waiting for us next time.

– Tamatoa's uncle

Key Cast & Crew

Mandy Toogood

Producer

Simon Sinclair

Producer

Brent Chambers

Producer, Director, Character Design

Cal Wilson

As: Voice of Kereru

Jason Hoyte

As: Voice of Moko

Stephanie Tauevihi

As: Voice of Aunty Hana