Find Me A Māori Bride: episode guide

Series 1 | Series 2

Part Iwa: Mana Manor

Episode 2.01 (9)
May 11, 2017
Written by Dane Giraud
Directed by Kiel McNaughton

Tama, George and Elizabeth are given a final six weeks on a Māori kaupapa retreat to find themselves a spouse or they forfeit their inheritance.

Starring: Cohen Holloway as Tama Bradley, Matariki Whatarau as George Alpert, Jennifer Ward-Lealand as Narrator

With: Te Kohe Tuhaka as John Mikaere, Amanda Billing as Crystal Leslie, Miriama McDowell as Elizabeth Partridge, Roimata Fox as Nicole, Maria Walker as Kate, Moana Ete as Cassie, Bree Peters as Susan, Judea Taratoa as Larissa, Tomai Ihaia as Georgina, Moana Johnson as Maia, Chey Milne as Rutene, Josephine Stewart-Tewhiu as Aroha Williams, Scotty Cotter as Timoti, Nikora Edwards as Himself, Faanati Mamae as Himself, Ngarangi Tipene-Leach as Himself

Part Tekau: Kai

Episode 2.02 (10)
May 18, 2017
Written by Dane Giraud
Directed by Kiel McNaughton

After the wāhine stage a peaceful protest, Tama is forced to work extra hard to win their affections. George is stunned when a blast from his past shows up and Elizabeth is nervous to meet her four competing tāne.

With: Te Kohe Tuhaka as John Mikaere, Amanda Billing as Crystal Leslie, Miriama McDowell as Elizabeth Partridge, Roimata Fox as Nicole, Kura Forrester as Bridget, Maria Walker as Kate, Moana Johnson as Maia, Bree Peters as Susan, Judea Taratoa as Larissa, Tomai Ihaia as Georgina, Moana Ete as Cassie, Chey Milne as Rutene, Scotty Cotter as Timoti, Troy Kingi as David, Thomas Kiwi as Te Ariki, Antonio Te Maioha as Manu, Niwa Whatuira as Jizzay, Glen Levy as Oren, Ella Henry as Whaea Jasmina, Jody Allen as Tank, Nikora Edwards as Himself, Faanati Mamae as Himself, Ngarangi Tipene-Leach as Himself

Part Tekau Mā Tahi: God's Game

Episode 2.03 (11)
May 25, 2017
Written by Dane Giraud
Directed by Awanui Simich-Pene

Elizabeth’s foster parents pay a surprise visit to the retreat. The chances of Tama with Georgina look good until he has to take to the rugby field, and George fights his inner conflict.

With: Te Kohe Tuhaka as John Mikaere, Amanda Billing as Crystal Leslie, Miriama McDowell as Elizabeth Partridge, Bruce Hopkins as Maurice Partridge, Donogh Rees as Esther Partridge, Maria Walker as Kate, Moana Johnson as Maia, Bree Peters as Susan, Tomai Ihaia as Georgina, Moana Ete as Cassie, Chey Milne as Rutene, Scotty Cotter as Timoti, Troy Kingi as David, Thomas Kiwi as Te Ariki, Niwa Whatuira as Jizzay, Glen Levy as Oren, Ella Henry as Whaea Jasmina, Andre King as Bernie, Millen Baird as Ian Handy, Jordaan Tuitama as Bub, Nikora Edwards as Himself, Faanati Mamae as Himself, Ngarangi Tipene-Leach as Himself

Part Tekau Mā Rua: Waiata Aroha

Episode 2.04 (12)
June 01, 2017
Written by Dane Giraud
Directed by Awanui Simich-Pene

The tāne are all challenged to perform waiata aroha and John is quite literally blown away.

With: Te Kohe Tuhaka as John Mikaere, Amanda Billing as Crystal Leslie, Miriama McDowell as Elizabeth Partridge, Wairangi Koopu as Frankie, Roimata Fox as Nicole, Maria Walker as Kate, Moana Johnson as Maia, Moana Ete as Cassie, Chey Milne as Rutene, Scotty Cotter as Timoti, Troy Kingi as David, Thomas Kiwi as Te Ariki, Niwa Whatuira as Jizzay, Glen Levy as Oren, Ella Henry as Whaea Jasmina, Kura Forrester as Bridget, Nikora Edwards as Himself, Faanati Mamae as Himself, Ngarangi Tipene-Leach as Himself

Part Tekau Mā Whā: Whānau Day

Episode 2.05 (13)
June 08, 2017
Written by Dane Giraud
Directed by Rajneel Singh

Elizabeth finds it a challenge to handle new feelings, George finds it a challenge to handle Bridget, and Tama finds it a challenge to handle his buzz.

With: Te Kohe Tuhaka as John Mikaere, Amanda Billing as Crystal Leslie, Miriama McDowell as Elizabeth Partridge, Siobhan Marshall as Debbie Alpert, Kiki McNaughton as Valentina Alpert, Kura Forrester as Bridget, Roimata Fox as Nicole, Maria Walker as Kate, Moana Ete as Cassie, Chey Milne as Rutene, Scotty Cotter as Timoti, Troy Kingi as David, Thomas Kiwi as Te Ariki, Glen Levy as Oren, Ella Henry as Whaea Jasmina, Hori Ahipene as Noel, Rob Williams as Kenny, Edz Bramiha as Jacob, Kimo Houltham as Epi, Nikora Edwards as Himself, Faanati Mamae as Himself, Ngarangi Tipene-Leach as Himself

Part Tekau Mā RIma: Respect

Episode 2.06 (14)
June 15, 2017
Written by Dane Giraud
Directed by Rajneel Singh

Tama and George decide to settle the score like the toa they are. Elizabeth makes a startling discovery.

With: Te Kohe Tuhaka as John Mikaere, Amanda Billing as Crystal Leslie, Miriama McDowell as Elizabeth Partridge, Roimata Fox as Nicole, Bruce Hopkins as Maurice Partridge, Donogh Rees as Esther Partridge, Kura Forrester as Bridget, Maria Walker as Kate, Chey Milne as Rutene, Scotty Cotter as Timoti, Troy Kingi as David, Thomas Kiwi as Te Ariki, Glen Levy as Oren, Ella Henry as Whaea Jasmina, Nikora Edwards as Himself, Faanati Mamae as Himself, Ngarangi Tipene-Leach as Himself

Part Tekau Mā Ono: Weddings

Episode 2.07 (15)
June 22, 2017
Written by Dane Giraud
Directed by Kiel McNaughton

It’s tāne vs tāne vs wahine as the three cuzzies make a last ditch attempt to secure their inheritance.

With: Te Kohe Tuhaka as John Mikaere, Amanda Billing as Crystal Leslie, Miriama McDowell as Elizabeth Partridge, Roimata Fox as Nicole, Bruce Hopkins as Maurice Partridge, Donogh Rees as Esther Partridge, Kura Forrester as Bridget, Maria Walker as Kate, Chey Milne as Rutene, Scotty Cotter as Timoti, Troy Kingi as David, Thomas Kiwi as Te Ariki, Glen Levy as Oren, Ella Henry as Whaea Jasmina, Vinnie Carter as Constable Miki Moli, Nikora Edwards as Himself, Faanati Mamae as Himself, Ngarangi Tipene-Leach as Himself, Fasitua Amosa as Dr. Derek Rowe [uncredited], Josephine Stewart-Tewhiu as Aroha Williams [uncredited], Raukura Turei as Raylene Moses [uncredited]