Aroha - Haka & Siva

This episode of the te reo Māori anthology series follows a scandalous relationship between Siva (Pua Magasiva), a 19-year-old Samoan man, and Haka (radio DJ Ngawai Greenwood) a 45-year-old Māori poet. Unable to contain their passion, the couple's public lovemaking hits the headlines. Siva's family take matters into their own hands. This episode marked the first on-screen starring role for Magasiva, who would make his name as nurse Vinnie Kruse in Shortland Street. Director Paora Maxwell later spent three years as Chief Executive at Māori Television.  

Listen up mother, get rid of the bloody toy boy!

– Haka's daughter Jess (Reikura Morgan) isn't impressed with her Mum's behaviour

Key Cast & Crew

Pua Magasiva

As: Siva

Paora Maxwell

Director

Joanna Paul-Robie

Producer

Melissa Wikaire

Producer

Karen Sidney

Producer

Whetū Fala

Writer