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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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Former bombing champion Hads Te Huia is restoring his family's historic bach in Kawhia, reconnecting with four generations of whānau history. Promised the cottage by his grandfather, Hads is now renovating the dilapidated building using donated and upcycled materials.
His goal is a rustic "Raglan surf bach look," creating a home that honours his heritage. The project fulfills a childhood promise and represents a deep connection to his whānau, tikanga, and the ancestral land.
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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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