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, on land owned by his whānau for four generations. The cottage was promised to him by his grandfather but fell into disrepair over many years.

Now, the former bombing champ is bringing it back to life using donated and upcycled materials. His goal is to create a rustic "Raglan surf bach" to live in, reconnecting with his roots and preserving a piece of family history.