This children's show explores the friendship between a lonely girl named Katie and her new puppy, given to her when she moves in with her uncle. Katie's confidence grows as she uses te reo Maori to train the pup at Whaea Kaz's dog training school.
Cast: Sienna Young, Johnny Barker, Kura Forrester
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Miniseries
6 episodes
1. Kia Ora, RascalShy Katie moves in with enthusiastic Uncle Mark and gets an unexpected new friend, a puppy she names Rascal. Panic sets in when Katie turns up to puppy class and discovers it's taught in te reo Maori.GCC9minMar 2, 2026
2. Taihoa & Haere Mai (Stay & Come Here)Katie and Rascal's first puppy lesson is a disaster! Rascal refuses to listen, and Katie struggles with her reo. Ready to quit, Katie must decide whether she's brave enough to stay and try again.GCC8minMar 3, 2026
3. E Noho & E Tu (Sit & Stand)After Katie freezes up, Whaea Kaz tries an unorthodox approach, and suddenly it clicks. Just as her confidence grows, Katie learns her final test will be performed in front of friends and whanau.GCC7minMar 4, 2026
4. Tikina & Waiho (Fetch & Leave It)With the big test looming, Katie and Rascal begin to work as a team, and the new commands finally stick. Meanwhile, Uncle Mark embarks on his own te reo Maori journey.GCC9minMar 5, 2026
5. Takahuri (Roll Over)When Rascal struggles with a new command, Katie worries she's not a very good dog owner. With Whaea Kaz's help, Katie learns she's not an owner - she's a guardian, a kaitiaki, just like Uncle Mark.GCC9minMar 6, 2026
6. Kia Kaha, KatieIt's the day of the final test, and Katie must face her fears and trust herself, her reo, and her kuri. With support from Whaea Kaz and Uncle Mark, Katie and Rascal discover just how far they've come.GCC9minMar 7, 2026
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This children's show explores the friendship between a lonely girl named Katie and her new puppy, given to her when she moves in with her uncle. Katie's confidence grows as she uses te reo Maori to train the pup at Whaea Kaz's dog training school.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Amanda Alison, Jared Kahi
- Studio
- NZ on Air, Sweetshop Entertainment, Studio Local
Maturity rating
GCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English, Maori
