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.
Katie's Kuri (Season 1)
Kia Ora, Rascal (Episode 1)
Writer: Amanda Alison
Air date: 2026-03-02
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: 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.
Taihoa & Haere Mai (Stay & Come Here) (Episode 2)
Writer: Amanda Alison
Air date: 2026-03-03
Runtime: 8 min
Overview: 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.
E Noho & E Tu (Sit & Stand) (Episode 3)
Writer: Amanda Alison
Air date: 2026-03-04
Runtime: 7 min
Overview: 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.
Tikina & Waiho (Fetch & Leave It) (Episode 4)
Writer: Amanda Alison
Air date: 2026-03-05
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: 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.
Takahuri (Roll Over) (Episode 5)
Writer: Amanda Alison
Air date: 2026-03-06
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: 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.
Kia Kaha, Katie (Episode 6)
Writer: Amanda Alison
Air date: 2026-03-07
Runtime: 9 min
Overview: It'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.
Seasons
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