Series synopsis
Aroha Bridge is a animation comedy television series that premiered on Māori Television on May 23, 2013. It ended on August 30, 2019. It was created by Coco Solid. It stars Coco Solid, Rizván Tu'itahi, Madeleine Sami and Frankie Stevens.
A cartoon that follows the adventures of the Hook family as they navigate the complex and hilarious circumstances growing up in a bicultural and eclectic community.
Premise
A cartoon that follows the adventures of the Hook family as they navigate the complex and hilarious circumstances growing up in a bicultural and eclectic community.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Coco Solid as Kōwhai Hook (voice)
- Rizván Tu'itahi as Monty Hook (voice)
- Madeleine Sami as Mum Hook / Angeline Hook / Aunty Winny (voice)
- Frankie Stevens as Manu Hook (voice)
- Scotty Cotter as Ira Hook (voice)
- Matai Smith as Uncle Noogy (voice)
Guest cast
- Julian Dennison as Tapi (voice)
- Rachel House as Whaea Bubbles (voice)
- Oscar Kightley as Mayor TokoUso (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | May 15, 2013 | June 28, 2013 |
| Season 1 | 10 | May 23, 2013 | July 4, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 6 | July 3, 2016 | July 3, 2016 |
| Season 3 | 6 | July 26, 2019 | August 30, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Krazy Kea Relaunch Announcement The Kiwi Legend is back! The long demanded great taste of Kiri the Krazy Kea ice blocks will return. Look out for Kiri and the Krazy Kea Kia Kaha Car on the Krazy Kea Kon-Tiki Tiki Tour coming very soon to your local dairy. |
May 15, 2013 |
| 2 |
Whiskered Demon Cat Attack (MonTee-Pain 420 Autotune Remix) Monty made this auto tune remix after the "HOOK UPS viral cat video!!! Cat Attacks Dad Meme!!" video only got 267 views on MeTube. |
June 28, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Benny's 21st The twins get offered a gig at their cousin Benny's 21st. Monty practices his Hendrix guitar-lighting and Kowhai dresses in Sonic Youth tinfoil but it is no match for their disinterested whanau or their toddler karaoke champion cousin, Angeline. |
May 23, 2013 |
| 2 |
Real Job Hook Ups' Dad makes them get a real job. They become telemarketers selling teddybears where Monty finds he is a natural, much to Kowhai's competitive horror. |
May 23, 2013 |
| 3 |
Kiri the Krazy Kea Ira has new bosses and is excited about his new flashy role at the dairy. Kowhai is excited about Hook Ups getting to play the grand re-opening. Monty is outraged by the price hikes at the dairy but is excited about the return of Kiri the Krazy Kea, his favorite childhood icecream. |
May 23, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Angeline in Concert The Aroha Bridge Arena is having a busy night. Cousin Angeline is playing a sold-out concert plus Mum Hook is finally graduating from her Māori language class. |
July 3, 2016 |
| 2 |
Iron Māori Maiden Aunty Winny challenges Monty to swap places with her for a day; if he runs the Iron Māori Marathon and takes care of her children then she’ll write a song with Kowhai, easy peasy. |
July 3, 2016 |
| 3 |
Plastic Māori The worldly and cultured Angeline challenges Hook Ups saying their band isn’t quite Māori enough. If they want international success they need to be ‘in touch and authentic’ like she is. |
July 3, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stealing The Show Showbiz fever grips Aroha Bridge with a ‘Pania of the Reef’ reboot in the works and Hollywood coming to town. |
July 26, 2019 |
| 2 |
Scholarchips and a Drink Academic celebrations and insecurities run rife as graduation day looms in Aroha Bridge. |
August 2, 2019 |
| 3 |
Legally M’orange After binge-watching hit show ‘The Legal Programme’, Kowhai decides she must become a lawyer at all costs. |
August 9, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Māori Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 23, 2013 |
| Last aired | August 30, 2019 |
| Runtime | 3 minutes |
| Status | ended |