Series synopsis
Katie's Kuri is a animation kids television series that premiered on Sky Go on March 2, 2026. It ended on March 7, 2026. It was created by Amanda Alison, Jared Kahi. It stars Sienna Young, Johnny Barker, Kura Forrester and Brendon Kahi.
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.
Premise
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 and characters
Leading cast
- Sienna Young as Katie (voice)
- Johnny Barker as Uncle Mark (voice)
- Kura Forrester as Whaea Kaz (voice)
- Brendon Kahi as Jeff (voice)
- Sarah Kahi as Zara's Owner (voice)
- Brendon Morrow as Additional Puppy School Voices (voice)
- Rosa Morrow as Additional Puppy School Voices (voice)
- Ivy Kahi as Additional Puppy School Voices (voice)
Supporting cast
- Sadie Kahi as Additional Puppy School Voices (voice)
- Gemma Easton as Additional Puppy School Voices (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 2, 2026 | March 7, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kia Ora, Rascal Shy 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. |
March 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. |
March 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. |
March 4, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky Go |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 2, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 7, 2026 |
| Runtime | 7 minutes |
| Status | ended |