Piki, Carl and Rongo’s journey to Tamaki is thwarted by a bunch of bad luck; and when Piki discovers Rongo’s deceit she is forced to make a tough decision.
Alone in Hamilton with no money Piki is befriended by tough-talking wahine, Kura. Huia forces Ani to become the new kaea; and Piki and Carl take their relationship to the next level.
The group try to score a place in a talent quest; Rongo plots his revenge against Bill Mercer; and Kura helps Piki track down her mum.
Piki has an unexpected reunion; Bill gets closer to taking Kapua from Te Maru; and Rongo gets help from the strangest of places.