Series synopsis
Counting the Beat is a documentary television series that premiered on TVNZ 1 on October 8, 2025. It was created by Tāmati Rimene-Sproat. It stars Tāmati Rimene-Sproat.
Tāmati Rimene-Sproat dives into the data of modern kiwi life and the issues we face: the cost-of-living crisis, our whānau, community and health.
Premise
Tāmati Rimene-Sproat dives into the data of modern kiwi life and the issues we face: the cost-of-living crisis, our whānau, community and health.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tāmati Rimene-Sproat as Host
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | October 8, 2025 | October 29, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Money Tāmati Rimene-Sproat dives into the data on our cost-of-living crisis—he meets a self-made one-percenter, does a family shop on $50 and finds we spend more on gambling than Xmas presents. |
October 8, 2025 |
| 2 |
Love and Family Tāmati Rimene-Sproat explores the data on how love and whānau are being redefined in Aotearoa, from dating apps to divorce coaches, IVF to the increase in child-free living. |
October 15, 2025 |
| 3 |
Community Tāmati Rimene-Sproat uses data to discover what community means in Aotearoa today, visits the safest town, hangs out with our biggest YouTuber and discovers our new favourite sport. |
October 22, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVNZ 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 8, 2025 |
| Last aired | October 29, 2025 |
| Status | continue |