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Kura

Creators: James Watson & Vince McMillan
Producer: James Watson
Writers: James Watson & Vince McMillan
Director: Vince McMillan

Released: 2020, 2021, 2023 (TVNZ On Demand, TVNZ 2)

Billy-John is sick of doing nothing, going nowhere, and nothing ever-changing so when the literal sh*t hits the fan at work, Billy-John decides he’s ready to farewell his home in ’Kura and head to the bright lights and golden-sand beaches of the Gold Coast. But first, he must break the news to his best mate Hotene, his girlfriend Trinity, and his ragtag but close-knit family. Set over the days leading up to his departure, Kura follows Billy-John as he tries to earn some cash for his trip, goes on an epic night out with the boys and picks up a mystery package for his uncle in Oz — all while struggling to find the right words to tell Trinity he’s leaving. But his farewell tour could change the way he looks at his hometown. It becomes a celebration of his friendship with Hotene, his relationships with his offbeat but lovable family and all the memories he has made in Papakura.