Kaitangata Twitch Season 1
01. The Battle for the Bay
Meredith is having weird visions. The Island of Kaitangata is waking up. For the first time in years there is an earthquake — the Kaitangata Twitch. Meredith sees a young girl on the Island and discovers she went missing in mysterious circumstances — 50 years ago!
Te Waimarie Kessell
Meredith Gallagher
George Henare
Lee Kaa
Charles Mesure
Carey Gallagher
Miriama Smith
Grace Gallagher
Kerry-Lee Dewing
Kate Gallagher
Cejay Pickett
Rufus Gallagher
Blair Strang
Sebastian Cardwell
James Davies
Nick Lawson
Francis Dale
Alan Ponty
Eliza Mackay
Shelly Gentry
Robert Gilbert
Eric Ponty
Elizabeth O'Connor
Marg
Sally-Nina Moore
Barb
Vanessa Wells
Toni
Tom Hutchison
Nigel
Hannah Gould
Librarian
Charles Koroneho
Kaitangata
Margaret Mahy
Storyteller
Gavin Strawhan
Writer
Yvonne Mackay
Director
02. The Island's Keeper
Haunted by how she could possibly have seen a little girl who went missing five decades ago, Meredith becomes increasingly fixated on the mystery of Shelly Gentry, and finds some startling evidence in Lee Kaa's shack. Meanwhile, the Battle for the Bay heats up at the council meeting.
Te Waimarie Kessell
Meredith Gallagher
George Henare
Lee Kaa
Charles Mesure
Carey Gallagher
Miriama Smith
Grace Gallagher
Kerry-Lee Dewing
Kate Gallagher
Cejay Pickett
Rufus Gallagher
Blair Strang
Sebastian Cardwell
James Davies
Nick Lawson
Francis Dale
Alan Ponty
Eliza Mackay
Shelly Gentry
Robert Gilbert
Eric Ponty
Elizabeth O'Connor
Marg
Sally-Nina Moore
Barb
Vanessa Wells
Toni
Tom Hutchison
Nigel
Charles Koroneho
Kaitangata
Angus Benfield
Tom
Sheryl Morris
Mrs Reynolds
Erina Boyd
Meredith's Teacher
Michael Bennett
Writer
Yvonne Mackay
Director
03. Dangerous Voices
Meredith now has evidence that connects Lee Kaa to the missing girl, Shelly. Meredith's visions become more vivid and terrifying, and the visions seem to be dragging her towards the island of Kaitangata. She ties herself to the bed to try and stop herself from dreaming. But the island continues to loom large.
Te Waimarie Kessell
Meredith Gallagher
George Henare
Lee Kaa
Charles Mesure
Carey Gallagher
Miriama Smith
Grace Gallagher
Kerry-Lee Dewing
Kate Gallagher
Cejay Pickett
Rufus Gallagher
Blair Strang
Sebastian Cardwell
James Davies
Nick Lawson
Francis Dale
Alan Ponty
Eliza Mackay
Shelly Gentry
Robert Gilbert
Eric Ponty
Charles Koroneho
Kaitangata
Angus Benfield
Tom
Sheryl Morris
Mrs Reynolds
Alisdair Kincaid
Angry Driver
Briar Grace Smith
Writer
Yvonne Mackay
Director
04. Family Secrets
Meredith fights her visions but the battle takes its toll. She tries to turn to Lee Kaa but the mad old man is fighting against the demolition of his shack. Then Kaitangata twitches again — is the island angry?
Te Waimarie Kessell
Meredith Gallagher
George Henare
Lee Kaa
Charles Mesure
Carey Gallagher
Miriama Smith
Grace Gallagher
Kerry-Lee Dewing
Kate Gallagher
Cejay Pickett
Rufus Gallagher
Blair Strang
Sebastian Cardwell
James Davies
Nick Lawson
Francis Dale
Alan Ponty
Eliza Mackay
Shelly Gentry
Robert Gilbert
Eric Ponty
Charles Koroneho
Kaitangata
Angus Benfield
Tom
Sheryl Morris
Mrs Reynolds
Jason Te Mete
Coach
Robert Faith
Foreman
Michael Bennett
Writer
Yvonne Mackay
Director
05. The Chosen One
Meredith realizes that Lee Kaa believes there is a connection between the earthquakes and her visions. Her grandparents visit and Nana drops a bombshell — she knew Shelly Gentry and believes Lee Kaa murdered her.
Te Waimarie Kessell
Meredith Gallagher
George Henare
Lee Kaa
Charles Mesure
Carey Gallagher
Miriama Smith
Grace Gallagher
Kerry-Lee Dewing
Kate Gallagher
Cejay Pickett
Rufus Gallagher
Blair Strang
Sebastian Cardwell
James Davies
Nick Lawson
Francis Dale
Alan Ponty
Eliza Mackay
Shelly Gentry
Robert Gilbert
Eric Ponty
Charles Koroneho
Kaitangata
Angus Benfield
Tom
Sheryl Morris
Mrs Reynolds
Tihi Puanaki
Nana
Rangimoana Taylor
Grandpa
Erin Williams
Meredith's Teacher
Stephanie Damm
Sally
Holly Hunt
Gaylene
Bethany Waite
Heidi
Gavin Strawhan
Writer
Yvonne Mackay
Director
06. Changing Sides
Tensions rise in the house as Dad accepts Cardwell's offer to design an eco-friendly development. Meredith has her most frightening vision yet — while in real life she paddles out to Kaitangata in her sleep. And she is being followed...
Te Waimarie Kessell
Meredith Gallagher
George Henare
Lee Kaa
Charles Mesure
Carey Gallagher
Miriama Smith
Grace Gallagher
Kerry-Lee Dewing
Kate Gallagher
Cejay Pickett
Rufus Gallagher
Blair Strang
Sebastian Cardwell
James Davies
Nick Lawson
Francis Dale
Alan Ponty
Eliza Mackay
Shelly Gentry
Robert Gilbert
Eric Ponty
Elizabeth O'Connor
Marg
Hannah Gould
Librarian
Charles Koroneho
Kaitangata
Sheryl Morris
Mrs Reynolds
Tihi Puanaki
Nana
Rangimoana Taylor
Grandpa
Gavin Strawhan
Writer
Yvonne Mackay
Director
07. The Cannibal Chief
Lee Kaa saves Meredith from her dream, and Cardwell wins over Rufus. Kate and Nick decide to make a big bang, and Meredith learns the truth about the island and Lee Kaa.
Te Waimarie Kessell
Meredith Gallagher
George Henare
Lee Kaa
Charles Mesure
Carey Gallagher
Miriama Smith
Grace Gallagher
Kerry-Lee Dewing
Kate Gallagher
Cejay Pickett
Rufus Gallagher
Blair Strang
Sebastian Cardwell
James Davies
Nick Lawson
Francis Dale
Alan Ponty
Eliza Mackay
Shelly Gentry
Charles Koroneho
Kaitangata
Robert Faith
Foreman
Mitchell Potts
Young Lee Kaa
Gary Mackay
Shelly's Father
Karen Mackay
Shelly's Mother
Jason Te Mete
Rufus' Teacher
Michael Bennett
Writer
Yvonne Mackay
Director
08. The New Keeper of the Island
Cardwell and Grace grow closer, and the developer reveals his plans to move back to the bay permanently. Meredith tries to go too far too quickly, and is almost swallowed up in her vision.
Te Waimarie Kessell
Meredith Gallagher
George Henare
Lee Kaa
Charles Mesure
Carey Gallagher
Miriama Smith
Grace Gallagher
Kerry-Lee Dewing
Kate Gallagher
Cejay Pickett
Rufus Gallagher
Blair Strang
Sebastian Cardwell
James Davies
Nick Lawson
Francis Dale
Alan Ponty
Eliza Mackay
Shelly Gentry
Charles Koroneho
Kaitangata
Jason Te Mete
Rufus' Teacher
Jonty Eichler
Boy #1
James Heath
Boy #2
Briar Grace Smith
Writer
Yvonne Mackay
Director
09. The Big Bang
Rufus is tempted by Cardwell to a richer life. Kate and Nick blow up Cardwell's billboard, and Meredith goes back into her dream and discovers the frightening truth.
Te Waimarie Kessell
Meredith Gallagher
George Henare
Lee Kaa
Charles Mesure
Carey Gallagher
Miriama Smith
Grace Gallagher
Kerry-Lee Dewing
Kate Gallagher
Cejay Pickett
Rufus Gallagher
Blair Strang
Sebastian Cardwell
James Davies
Nick Lawson
Francis Dale
Alan Ponty
Eliza Mackay
Shelly Gentry
Charles Koroneho
Kaitangata
Angus Benfield
Tom
Sheryl Morris
Mrs Reynolds
Aimee Pollard
Cardwell's P.A.
Michael Bennett
Writer
Yvonne Mackay
Director
10. Broken Hearts
Meredith turns 13 but it is not a happy occasion. With her family in turmoil, Meredith realises that the island is about to bite back — but she finds herself alone in the battle to calm its wrath.
Te Waimarie Kessell
Meredith Gallagher
George Henare
Lee Kaa
Charles Mesure
Carey Gallagher
Miriama Smith
Grace Gallagher
Kerry-Lee Dewing
Kate Gallagher
Cejay Pickett
Rufus Gallagher
Blair Strang
Sebastian Cardwell
James Davies
Nick Lawson
Francis Dale
Alan Ponty
Eliza Mackay
Shelly Gentry
Charles Koroneho
Kaitangata
Angus Benfield
Tom
Charles Stubbs
Detective
Phil Grieve
Surveyor
Mary Davison
Nurse
Gavin Strawhan
Writer
Yvonne Mackay
Director
11. The Reunion
With Lee Kaa out of the picture, Meredith is alone and without guidance when history repeats — and her little brother goes missing. Meredith stands vigil at Lee Kaa's bedside in hospital.
Te Waimarie Kessell
Meredith Gallagher
George Henare
Lee Kaa
Charles Mesure
Carey Gallagher
Miriama Smith
Grace Gallagher
Kerry-Lee Dewing
Kate Gallagher
Cejay Pickett
Rufus Gallagher
Blair Strang
Sebastian Cardwell
James Davies
Nick Lawson
Francis Dale
Alan Ponty
Eliza Mackay
Shelly Gentry
Charles Koroneho
Kaitangata
Aimee Pollard
Cardwell's P.A.
Mary Davison
Nurse
Jon Pheloung
Doctor Harris
Briar Grace Smith
Writer
Yvonne Mackay
Director
12. Return of the Cannibal Chief
Meredith confronts Cardwell but he ridicules her and the island refuses to demonstrate its power. Meredith is left furious. Her anger could be dangerous. Meredith is disturbed by the fresh batch of dead fish that have washed up on the shore.
Te Waimarie Kessell
Meredith Gallagher
George Henare
Lee Kaa
Charles Mesure
Carey Gallagher
Miriama Smith
Grace Gallagher
Kerry-Lee Dewing
Kate Gallagher
Cejay Pickett
Rufus Gallagher
Blair Strang
Sebastian Cardwell
James Davies
Nick Lawson
Francis Dale
Alan Ponty
Eliza Mackay
Shelly Gentry
Robert Gilbert
Eric Ponty
Charles Koroneho
Kaitangata
Sheryl Morris
Mrs Reynolds
Robert Faith
Foreman
Erina Boyd
Rest Home Nurse
Michael Bennett
Writer
Yvonne Mackay
Director
13. The Final Battle
Her family could be set to leave the area for good and her mentor is struck down. Meredith realises she must act to save her world from collapsing. There is only one solution — give the island what it wants.
Te Waimarie Kessell
Meredith Gallagher
George Henare
Lee Kaa
Charles Mesure
Carey Gallagher
Miriama Smith
Grace Gallagher
Kerry-Lee Dewing
Kate Gallagher
Cejay Pickett
Rufus Gallagher
Blair Strang
Sebastian Cardwell
James Davies
Nick Lawson
Francis Dale
Alan Ponty
Eliza Mackay
Shelly Gentry
Charles Koroneho
Kaitangata
Robert Faith
Foreman
Susannah Kenton
Real Estate Agent
Michael Bennett
Writer
Yvonne Mackay
Director