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About Kaitangata Twitch

Kaitangata Twitch is a kids and sci-fi & fantasy TV series that premiered on ABC TV on May 2, 2010. It has 1 season and 13 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 13 "The Final Battle", aired on July 25, 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.

  • Kids
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Drama
  • Family

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Episodes

13 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2010 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago

Kaitangata Twitch Season 1 release dates →
  1. E13

    13. The Final Battle

    Finale

    Her 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 — give the island what it wants.

  2. E12

    12. Return of the Cannibal Chief

    Meredith 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 the fresh batch of dead fish that have washed up on the shore.

  3. E11

    11. The Reunion

    With 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 hospital.

  4. E10

    10. Broken Hearts

    Meredith 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 calm its wrath.

  5. E9

    9. The Big Bang

    Rufus 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.

  6. E8

    8. The New Keeper of the Island

    Cardwell 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 vision.

  7. E7

    7. The Cannibal Chief

    Lee 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. E6

    6. Changing Sides

    Tensions 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 to Kaitangata in her sleep. And she is being followed...

  9. E5

    5. The Chosen One

    Meredith 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 and believes Lee Kaa murdered her.

  10. E4

    4. Family Secrets

    Meredith 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 twitches again — is the island angry?

  11. E3

    3. Dangerous Voices

    Meredith 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 the island of Kaitangata. She ties herself to the bed to try and stop herself from dreaming. But the island continues to loom large.

  12. E2

    2. The Island's Keeper

    Haunted 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 startling evidence in Lee Kaa's shack. Meanwhile, the Battle for the Bay heats up at the council meeting.

  13. E1

    1. The Battle for the Bay

    Meredith 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 the Island and discovers she went missing in mysterious circumstances — 50 years ago!

Cast & crew

  • Robert Gilbert

    Eric Ponty

  • Elizabeth O'Connor

    Marg

  • Sally-Nina Moore

    Barb

  • Vanessa Wells

    Vanessa Wells

    Toni

  • Tom Hutchison

    Nigel

  • Hannah Gould

    Librarian

  • Charles Koroneho

    Kaitangata

  • Margaret Mahy

    Storyteller

  • Angus Benfield

    Angus Benfield

    Tom

  • Sheryl Morris

    Mrs Reynolds

  • Erina Boyd

    Meredith's Teacher

  • Alisdair Kincaid

    Angry Driver

  • Jason Te Mete

    Coach

  • Robert Faith

    Foreman

  • Tihi Puanaki

    Nana

  • Rangimoana Taylor

    Rangimoana Taylor

    Grandpa

Kaitangata Twitch FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Kaitangata Twitch?

Kaitangata Twitch has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on July 25, 2010.

When did the latest episode of Kaitangata Twitch come out?

The most recent episode of Kaitangata Twitch, Season 1 Episode 13 "The Final Battle", aired on July 25, 2010.

How many seasons of Kaitangata Twitch are there?

Kaitangata Twitch has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.

When did Kaitangata Twitch first air?

Kaitangata Twitch first aired on ABC TV on May 2, 2010.

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