Bombing champ returns to family land to reclaim the bach his grandfather left him

Hads Te Huia is restoring his family's historic bach in Kawhia, reconnecting with four generations of whānau history. The cottage, promised to him by his grandfather, fell into disrepair but is now being revived with a rustic, "Raglan surf bach look".

Hads is using donated and upcycled materials, supported by his community, to bring the structure back to life. This meaningful project represents a return to his roots, land, and tikanga, with the goal of creating a future home.