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Bombing champ returns to family land to reclaim the bach his grandfather left him
Hads Te Huia restores his family's historic Kawhia bach and reconnects with four generations of whānau history.
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Hads Te Huia, a former bombing champion, is restoring his family's historic bach in Kawhia, reconnecting with four generations of whānau history. The bach, on ancestral land, was promised to him by his grandfather and is now being brought back to life after years of disrepair.
Hads is aiming for a rustic "Raglan surf bach" style, relying on donated and upcycled materials sourced through community tautoko. This deeply personal project is about honouring his heritage and whenua.
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The little cottage is in need of some TLC, but Hads is determined to get it livable again. Photo: Hads Te Huia
Hads is doing all the work himself and sharing the results on Instagram. Photo: Hads Te Huia
The interior is pretty rugged, but Hads has big plans for the place. Photo: Hads Te Huia
There's a lot of work to do, but Hads has made a good start. Photo: Has Te Huia
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