Kaitangata Twitch (2010)
Kaitangata Twitch is a children's adventure/fantasy series that aired on Maori TV in New Zealand in 2010. Based on the children's book of the same name, written by renouned New Zealand children's author, Margaret Mahy, it follows the adventures of thirteen year old Meredith, who can hear voices calling to her from a nearby island, Kaitangata, in the bay of her small hometown. A legend of pre-European New Zealand, the frequent rumblings of small earthquakes and the disappearance of a young Pakeha girl, fifty years earlier, all shroud the mystery surrounding the island.
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Episodes
- 1 1. The Battle for the Bay2010-05-02 · 25mMeredith is having weird visions. The Island of Kaitangata is waking up. For the first time in years there is an earthquake — the Kaitangata Twitch. Meredith sees a young girl on t
- 2 2. The Island's Keeper2010-05-09 · 25mHaunted by how she could possibly have seen a little girl who went missing five decades ago, Meredith becomes increasingly fixated on the mystery of Shelly Gentry, and finds some s
- 3 3. Dangerous Voices2010-05-16 · 25mMeredith now has evidence that connects Lee Kaa to the missing girl, Shelly. Meredith's visions become more vivid and terrifying, and the visions seem to be dragging her towards th
- 4 4. Family Secrets2010-05-23 · 25mMeredith fights her visions but the battle takes its toll. She tries to turn to Lee Kaa but the mad old man is fighting against the demolition of his shack. Then Kaitangata twitche
- 5 5. The Chosen One2010-05-30 · 25mMeredith realizes that Lee Kaa believes there is a connection between the earthquakes and her visions. Her grandparents visit and Nana drops a bombshell — she knew Shelly Gentry an
- 6 6. Changing Sides2010-06-06 · 25mTensions rise in the house as Dad accepts Cardwell's offer to design an eco-friendly development. Meredith has her most frightening vision yet — while in real life she paddles out
- 7 7. The Cannibal Chief2010-06-13 · 25mLee Kaa saves Meredith from her dream, and Cardwell wins over Rufus. Kate and Nick decide to make a big bang, and Meredith learns the truth about the island and Lee Kaa.
- 8 8. The New Keeper of the Island2010-06-20 · 25mCardwell and Grace grow closer, and the developer reveals his plans to move back to the bay permanently. Meredith tries to go too far too quickly, and is almost swallowed up in her
- 9 9. The Big Bang2010-06-27 · 25mRufus is tempted by Cardwell to a richer life. Kate and Nick blow up Cardwell's billboard, and Meredith goes back into her dream and discovers the frightening truth.
- 10 10. Broken Hearts2010-07-04 · 25mMeredith turns 13 but it is not a happy occasion. With her family in turmoil, Meredith realises that the island is about to bite back — but she finds herself alone in the battle to
- 11 11. The Reunion2010-07-11 · 25mWith Lee Kaa out of the picture, Meredith is alone and without guidance when history repeats — and her little brother goes missing. Meredith stands vigil at Lee Kaa's bedside in ho
- 12 12. Return of the Cannibal Chief2010-07-18 · 25mMeredith confronts Cardwell but he ridicules her and the island refuses to demonstrate its power. Meredith is left furious. Her anger could be dangerous. Meredith is disturbed by t
- 13 13. The Final Battle2010-07-25 · 25mHer family could be set to leave the area for good and her mentor is struck down. Meredith realises she must act to save her world from collapsing. There is only one solution — giv
Cast
Te Waimarie KessellMeredith Gallagher
George HenareLee Kaa
Charles MesureCarey Gallagher
Miriama SmithGrace Gallagher
Kerry-Lee DewingKate GallagherCejay PickettRufus Gallagher
Blair StrangSebastian Cardwell
James DaviesNick LawsonFrancis DaleAlan Ponty
Eliza MackayShelly Gentry
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