It’s the drop that changes everything.

Dropping on 19 February at 9.00AM on MĀORI+, episodes 11-18 of the chaos-filled, rangatahi-led hit series sees the Te Pā whānau pushed to their limits across relationships, identity, the spirit realm, and their own inner demons.

Linear fans can look forward to the season premiere with a double episode hitting screens on 19 February at 9.30PM on Whakaata Māori.

Season 7 continues the show’s legacy as a uniquely authentic, Māori drama – a series celebrated for its raw depiction of urban rangatahi navigating life, love, loss and survival on their own terms.

Fans can look forward to supernatural twists, high-stakes drama – and the shock return of an ‘O.G.’

Each episode builds toward episode 18, where a long awaited, explosive surprise return will leave fans reeling and set the stage for the season’s ultimate showdown.

Episodes 19 and 20 – the season’s climax – will be released on MĀORI+ at the same time as the linear broadcast on 19 March 2026, ensuring fans across the motu can join simultaneously in the final moments of Season 7’s biggest twists.

Ahikāroa is Whakaata Māori’s long running Māori bilingual serial drama. The series’ trademark blend of humour, grit, supernatural elements and cultural nuance has cemented it as one of the fiercest rangatahi dramas in Aotearoa.

Produced by Kura Productions, Ahikäroa was made with funding from NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho

Series seven sees our favourite characters facing their biggest tests.

Rua

Sick of being abandoned, Rua’s journey takes her into Rarohenga, where she encounters someone unexpected from her past.

Kid

Escaping to the spiritual realm feels safer than the real world. With guidance from his tūpuna, Kid emerges with levelled up matakite abilities, but his real-world relationships are pushed to breaking point.

Ata

Ata fights to reclaim control, embracing intense physical training while confronting long buried grief.

Amadeus & Hine

Amadeus reels from the spiritual consequences of taking something tapu; Hine grapples with jealousy, growing tensions, and new emotional entanglements.

B Rad

Caught between connection and cold shoulders, B Rad’s journey weaves through humour, heartbreak, and a few surprises as Te Pā’s world reshapes itself.

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