Open House (1986-87)

Drama series set around the lives of a group of people domiciled in a community house in Lower Hutt, Wellington.

The house used for location filming was Price's Folly, 66 Sydney Street, Petone.

Happy Birthday (04/06/1986)
It's party time for those, use or assocate with the Wakefield Community House; they're celebrating its first birthday. In fact this is the first of 38 episodes of Open House, Television New Zealand's major drama production for the year. The action revolves around a core of 10 — Tony Van Der Berg runs the house, and runs into strife when his wife Penny Davies takes a job in another town leaving him to care for his teenage stepdaughter. Conflict arises also for senior sergeants Mary Moody and Ray Frazer who try to juggle the pressures of the job and private of the job and private life, and for Ngahoia and Jim Mitchell when political responsibilities overlap those of the family.
Want to get things going, join a club, or just have a chat? Wakefield Community House is the place to do it. Call in anytime.
It's the first birthday of the house, and time to party. But for a young girl and an old man whose lives are touched by the house and its activities, there is little to celebrate.
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Martin Evans - David Copeland
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Hemi Mitchell - Torei Reedy
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Ray Frazer - Peter McCauley
Pauly Davies - Wickham Pack
Shirly Ryan - Christina Asher
Mike Warren - Gary Stalker
Prue Rangiwai - Marise Grant
Chris Mac Donald - Denise O'Connell
Brian Mac Donald - Bruce Phillips
Sharelle MacDonald -Tracey Pratt
Pat Mac Donald - David Naith
Dermott Doherty - Mervyn Glue
Baby - Jenna Mill
Tamati Mitchel - Peter Kaa
Jude Morris - Dulcie Smart
Writer - Liddy Holloway
Story Editor - Charlie Strachan
Script Editor - Phillipa Campbell
Producer - Wayne Tourell
Director - Tony Wilson
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Gangs 11/06/1986
While diverse groups battle out their territorial rights in the house, Fran threatens a boys' stronghold.
Henri Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Martin Evans - David Copeland
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Written
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Ngahuta Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Shirley Ryan - Christina Asher
Les Parkin - Ben Vere-Jones
Own Driscoll - John Smythe
Director: John Whitwell
Producer - Wayne Tourell
Writer - Liddy Holloway

Rebellion Rules OK 18/06/1986
Want to get things going, join a club, or just have a chat? Wakefield Community House is the place to do it. Call in anytime. Mary and Ray, Ngahuia and Tony find providing for the needs of toddlers and the needs of teenagers no simple matter.
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Ngahun Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Ray Frazer - Peter Mccauley
Penny Davies - Wickham Pack
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Bj - Chrystopher Tupu
Ace - Mason Branch
Marcia - Linden Wilkinson
Pat - Prue Langbein
Counsellor - Toughton David Telford
Mike Warren - Gary Stalker
Director - Mike Smith
Producer - Wayne Tourell
Writer - Judy Callingham

Beginnings And Endings (25/06/1986)
The hardships of Moana's new city life are eased within the boundaries of the Mitchell family. The rigours of police work stretch the boundaries of Mary and Ray's relationships. Jim Mitchell - RONGO DO KAHU
Ng Ahuu Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Ray Frazer - Peter Mccauley
Martin Evans - David Copeland
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Shaky Ryan - Christina Asher
Mike Warren - Gary Stalker
Marta - Poina Te Hiko
Rickard - David Cameron
Corrine - Ann Pacey
Mr Arthur - Keith Richardson
Alan - Tony Eagleton
Director - John Whitwell
Producer - Wayne Tourell
Writer - Renee

Scrapping (02/07/1986)
How can you sell your house when a neighbour is messing up the street? How can you end an affair when that's the last thing on your lover's mind?
Martin Evans - David Copeland
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Hemi Itchell - Turei Reedy
Ray Frazer - Peter Mccauley
Les Parkin - Ben Vere-Jones Mike Warren - Gary Stalker
Ellen Pratt - Petra Carey
Betty Welland - Helen Moulder
Tow Trukie - Stephen Gledhill
Director - Peter Muxlow
Producer - Wayne Tourell
Writer - Ken Catran

Getting It Taped (09/07/1986)
A school oral history project brings Hemi and Fran face to face with elders. A rowdy convalescent stir brings Ray face to face with the inevitable.
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Martin Evans - David Copeland
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Ray Frazer - Peter McCauley
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Owen Driscoll - John Smythe
Mike Warren - Gary Stalker
Harry Jordon - Derek Hardwick
Miri Palmer - Harata Soloman
Wattie Palmer - Mark Metekingi
Gewn Crichton - Dorothy Smith
Roger Crichton - Leighton Smith
Director - JOHN REID
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Writer - JUDITH FYFE

Kainga Tuarua (the Second Home) (16/07/1986)
Jim feels the pressure when Hemi wants to know about his whakapapa, and Ngahuia applies for a job, at the house.
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Martin Evans - David Copeland
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Charlie - Michael McGee
Ace - Mason Branch
Counciller Troughton - David Telford
Katie Jones - Geraldine Holmes
Stephen - Taiaaroa Royal
Robyn - Sally Stopforth
Director - JOHN GIVINS
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - SELWYN MURU
Writer - CHARLIE STRACHAN

Taking Steps 23/07/1986
When Tony leaps over the fence to help his neighbours he blunders into unfamiliar territory. And to Ngahuia on her first day at work, the house itself is foreign land.
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Shirly Ryan - Christina Asher
Martin Evans - David Copeland
Tili - Junir Amiga
Bill Pierson - Desmond Kelly
Mick - Peter Dennett
Johnny - Eteuati Ete
Kisa - Faalata Matuauto
Mr Alemana - Rev Kenape Falestose
Vera - Patupatu Ripley
Director - GREGORY ROOD
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - GRAEME TETLEY

Some Mothers (30/07/1986)
Ngahuia is convinced that her son is hiding something when he returns home from sea, but it's not what she thinks. Mary comes up against the sharp edge of crime on the streets.
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Mike Warren - Gary Stalker
Ray Frazer - Peter McCauley
Martin Evans - David Copeland
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Penny Davis - Wickam Pack
Duggie Barker - Wickham Pack
Kowha Mitchell - Nicholas Rogers
Louise Evans - Ilona Rogers
Director - PETER MUXLOW
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - LIDDY HOLLOWAY

Strings (06/08/1986)
Martin is troubled by his mother's choice of boyfriend. Meanwhile Tony and Penny are finding the going tough and Ray decides he's had enough of the police force.
Ray Frazer - Peter McCauley
Martin Evans - David Copeland
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Penny Davis - Wickam Pack
Shirly Ryan - Christina Asher
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Louise Evans - Ilona Rogers
Janet - Emily Mair
Paul - Paul Willos
Director - JOHN REID
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - RENEE

Those Who Can 13/08/1986
How to be a mother, lover, friend, teacher, wife and have a holiday. Superwoman Penny Davies strikes back. Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Penny Davis - Wickam Pack
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Shirly Ryan - Christina Asher
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Lisa Henderon - Terry Piercy
Ian Simpson - Simon O'Connor
Director - JOHN GIVINS
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - BRUCE PHILLIPS

For Better Or Worse (20/08/1986)
Mary gets mixed up in the personal life of one of her officers. Ngahuia feels the heat when a right wing fringe group starts using the house.
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Shirly Ryan - Christina Asher
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Mike Warren - Gary Stalker
Julie Warren - Vivienne Laube
Jeff - Kelly Johnson
Director - GREGORY ROOD
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - JUDITH FYFE

Sheppard Street - PART ONE 27/08/1986
Want to get things going, join a club, or just have a chat? Wakefield Community House is the place to do it. Call in anytime. Tony refuses to stand back and watch when a small Wakefield street reacts to the death of a child. Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Shirly Ryan - Christina Asher
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Pat Ryan - Jeff Boyd
Angela Brooks - Lucy Sheehan
Spider Turner - Chris White
Trish Benson - Wiki Owen
Alice - Dinah Priestley
Director - JOHN WHITWELL
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - RENEE

Sheppard Street - Part Two (03/09/1986)
Tony faces the consequences of his arrest and the movement to close the street gets some unexpected support.
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Shirly Ryan - Christina Asher
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Pat Ryan - Jeff Boyd
Angela Brooks - Lucy Sheehan
Spider Turner - Chris White
Trish Benson - Wiki Owen
Alice - Dinah Priestley
Roy Meyers - Rob Jayne
Elsa Myers - Theresa Healey
TV Reporter - Jill Player
Director - GINETTE MCDONALD
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - ANNE KENNEDY

Star (10/09/1986)
He Taatahi whetu ki to rangi, mau tonu, mau tonu, He Taatahi tangata ki to whenua, ngaro noa, ngaro noa.
Stars in the sky remain forever. Man on the land is nothing.
Star - Joe Bidois
Steve - Jon McCleary
Tracey - Aroha Proctor
Taka - Bernard Kahu
Johnson - David Saena
Bright - Michelle Leuthart
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Shirley Asher
Michelle Hine
Director - JOHN ANDERSON
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - RAWIRI PARATENE

Fair Shares 17/09/1986
Tony and Mary are thrown together by chance, and are almost forced to kick off their shoes. Meanwhile an angry youth walks the streets looking for something special.
Star - Joe Bidois
Steve - Jon McCleary
Tracey - Aroha Proctor
Taka - Bernard Kahu
Johnson - David Saena
Bright - Michelle Leuthart
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Director - JOHN GIVINS
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - JUDY CALLINGHAM

Cabbages and Kings 24/09/1986
Jim finds himself off the dole, fully employed and rich beyond his wildest dreams. Ngahui and Hemi are caught off-guard by unwelcome visitors.
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Pat Ryan - Jeff Boyd
Epi Williams - Zac Wallace
Thomas - Ken Blackburn
Director - GREGORY ROOD
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - LIDDY HOLLOWAY

Shades Of Blue (01/10/1986)
Hemi is disillusioned with life and school but he meets a fascinating stranger who puts a different slant on things. The possibility of full employment is just around the corner for Jim.
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Epi Williams - Zac Wallace
The Lady - Sylvia Rands
Mrs Price - Susan Rahr
Gerald - Gerald Bryan
Director - GINETTE MCDONALD
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - BUB BRIDGER

A Matter Of Solvency (08/10/1986)
What happens when it's cold outside? Tony's resources at home and at work are stretched to the limit.
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Guy Ranford - Chris White
Gerald - Gerald Bryan
Boppa - Justin Curry
Matiu - Daniel Fifita
Keri - Ra Paku
Director - JOHN WHITWELL
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - BRUCE PHILLIPS

Change Partners (15/10/1986)
Life at the house goes into overdrive when someone suggests a teenage dance. Tony finds himself out of step with one of the organisers.
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Guy Ranford - Chris White
Dave Rogers - Marshall Napier
Tank - James Stewart
Director - PETER SHARP
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - JUDY CALLINGHAM

A Fair Cop (22/10/1986)
A story about the boys in blue, except that they are not all boys and they are not all blue. Mary finds herself on the spot when one of her old constables sets his sights on something he wants.
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Torchy - Michael Lawrence
Peter - David Pringle
Detective Constable Hallam - Peter Muller
Chris - Christopher Isaac
Beck - Phillip Jones
Detective Sergeant Willis - Eddie Campbell
Mr Downer - Bill Smith
Waaka - Michael Batley
Director - JOHN GIVINS
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - CHARLIE STRACHAN

Ahi Kaa Roa - Keeper Of The Fire (29/10/1986)
Questions of Maori sovereignty arise with visit of a distant cousin and a talent quest at the pub keeps all amused. A struggle over allegiance rages in the streets and pubs of Wakefield when Jim is nominated for a high position. At home, Ngahuia opens the doors to a woman breathing fire.
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Shirly Ryan - Christina Asher
Epi Williams - Zac Wallace
Manu - Wi Kuki Kaa
Toi - Tom (Tama?) Poata
Matt - Rangimoana Taylor
Chas - Arthur Henare
Jack - Ian Watkin
Cairo - Janet Potiki
? - HARATA SOLOMON
? - RIWIA BROWN
SERIES Producer - DANIEL MCKIRDY
Writer - ROWLEY HABIB
Director - GREGORY ROOD

A Mans Life (05/11/1986)
A local business is being harassed so Dave reluctantly investigates. Mary finds there is more to Dave than meets the eye.
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Dave Rogers - Marshall Napier
Malcolm - Chris Hampson
Chopper - Mark Hadlow
Andy - Brett Alcock
Alison Dyne - Jane Waddell
Janice - Deborah Cuzens
Heavies - Brett Harston
Heavies - Jan Flook
Heavies - John Pope
Mrs. Bell - Gillian Harris
Sandy - Prue Langbein
Mrs. Cousin - Mary-Annette Hay
Title Music - Terry Gray
Casting Associate - Penny Oldfield
Production Team - Glenice Strudwick
Production Team - Dot Hardie
Production Team - Jeremy Bartlett
Costumes - Annette Knapp
Properties - Henri Stipsen
Properties - Lucy Conway
Make Up - Adrienne Sullivan
Sound - Bill Ackland
Boom - Lloyd Cole
Sound Mixer - Allan Rattee
Cameras - Steve Jamieson
Vision Mixer - Lisa Collette
Videotape Editor - Phil Ridgway
Floor Manager - Brian Wickstead
Assistant Floor Manager - Melany James
Continuity - Gillian Gibbons
Technical Producer - Mike Gits
Vision Control - Neil Murdoch
Production Manager - Pamela Feron
Location Manager - Colin Hainsworth
Story Editor - Graeme Tetley
Script Editor - Rachel Lang
Research - Claire Stewart
Series Consultant - Lee Smith
Production Designer - David Taylor
Art Director - Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Series Producer - Daniel Mckirdy
Producer - Wayne Tourell
Director - John Whitwell
Writer - Simon Wilson

Great Expectations (12/11/1986)
Fran discovers romance and Ngahuia meets some women for whom romance is light-years away.
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Shirly Ryan - Christina Asher
Moana - Poina Te Hiko
Edward - Matthew Hunter
Helen - Debbie Harwood
Bonnie - Christine Higgs
Jocelyn Latimer - Raewyn Blade
Writer - Debra Daley
Producer - Daniel McKirdy
Director - Keith Hunter

Playmates (19/11/1986)
Just when exam pressure is beginning to mount, Fran falls hopelessly in love with a boy who just doesn't seem to care. Or does he?
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Marcia - Amy Bardsley
Edward O'Connor - Matthew Hunter
Megan - Barbara Laurenson
Bob O'Conner - Ray Carroll
Harry - Gilbert Goldie
Director - PETER SHARP
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - LIDDY HOLLOWAY

Oh Boy (26/11/1986)
Jim gets involved in a war of attrition at the local timber yard.
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Pat Ryan - Jeff Boyd
Phil Ryan - John Bach
Forman - Michael Noonan
Barman - Neal Gunn
Sweeney - Steve Matthews
Rachel Ryman - Rachel Lagan
Toddler - Paul Player-Cotton
Director - JOHN GIVINS
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - CHARLIE STRACHAN

Moving Pictures (03/12/1986)
When Ted Morgan is found lying unconscious the police have no shortage of photos of the person they wish to interview. But where is he now? Meanwhile, concern mounts around Hemi when his movements become hard to fathom.
Oliver - Rosser Johnson
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Owen Driscoll - John Smythe
Colin Grant - Jeffrey Thomas
Janice - Deborah Cuzens
Fred Flintstone - Ross Jolly
Ted Morgan - Bill Johnson
Director - GREGORY ROOD
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY

The Spirit Of Christmas Past (10/12/1986)
The residence where Jean was once cook is now the community house, and some of her memories have a stirring effect on a young imagination. Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Shirly Ryan - Christina Asher
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Edward - Matthew Hunter
Bob - Lewis Martin
Jean - Kate Harcourt
Miri Palmer - Harata Soloman
Director - Brian Lennane
Producer - Wayne Tourell
Producer - Daniel (dan) Mckirdy
Writer - Charlie Strachan

Journeys (17/12/1986)
Ngahuia gets caught up in the hunt for two old women, and Hemi and his friends make trouble for a young teacher.
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Shirly Ryan - Christina Asher
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Owen Driscoll - John Smythe
Kuini Lambert - Ramai Hayward
Wiki Harris - Fances Williams
Rangi Marsh - Apirana Taylor
Thomas Marsh - Gerrard Tahu
Pauline Wentworth - Pamela James
Anne Pearson - Ruth Paul
Claudia Puku - Maria Amo Amo
Director - JOHN WHITWELL
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - RENEE

When in Need (24/12/1986)
Pat and Shirley go house hunting and run into the old problem of finance. Tony's impulsive solution sets off one or two alarm bells.
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Shirly Ryan - Christina Asher
Pat Ryan - Jeff Boyd
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Eva - Phillipa Dann
Doreen East - Donna Akersten
Huia Ryan - Monique Lagan
Rachel Ryan - Rachel Lagan
Valuer - Timothy Bartlett
Landlord - Keith Richardson
Mayor - Meriol Buchanan
Director - JANICE FINN
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - BRUCE PHILLIPS

Sundae Every Day (31/12/1986)
Tony prepares for an invasion and Shirley goes for a job, while Fran and Hemi find themselves bedazzled.
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Shirly Ryan - Christina Asher
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Riella Koutu - Stephanie Turner
Suzy Koutu - Puhi Rangiaho
Jan Stephenson - Jennifer Ludlam
Don - Jeff Kingsford-Brown
Honey - Linda Hiku
Linda - Sarah Raymond
Dusky - Jay Laga'aia
Flash - Steve Andrew
Terawhiti - Mac Kahu
Lexy - Sharon Tyrell
Director - JOHN GIVINS
Producer - WAYNE TOURELL
Producer - DANIEL (DAN) MCKIRDY
Writer - SIMON WILSON

If You Can't Take a Joke (07/01/1987)
Tony does his best to make the work skills group welcome, but they are more concerned with a danger in their midst.
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Don - Jeff Kingsford-Brown
Dusky - Jay Laga'aia
Honey - Linda Hiku
Linda - Sarah Raymond
Flash - Steve Andrew
Terawhiti - Mac Kahu
Lexy - Sharon Tyrell
Jan Stephenson - Jennifer Ludlam
Writer - Jeffrey Thomas
Producer - Daniel McKirdy
Director - Gregory Rood

Just Good Friends (14/01/1987)
Mary and Tony are suddenly overcome by something that's bigger than both of them. A desperate Fran fights for survival.
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Don - Jeff Kingsford-Brown
Dusky - Jay Laga'aia
Honey - Linda Hiku
Linda - Sarah Raymond
Simon - Conrad Newport
David - Peter Hambleton
Director: John Whitwell
Producer - Wayne Tourell
Producer - Daniel (dan) Mckirdy
Writer - Judy Callingham

Toitu Te Whenua (The Land Remains) (21/01/1987)
Hemi's small discovery leads to some big developments, and local council members receive a visit they never bargained for.
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Shirly Ryan - Christina Asher
Wati Palmer - Mark Metekingi
Miri Palmer - Harata Solomon
Jan Stephenson - Jennifer Ludlam
Dusky - Jay Laga'aia
Honey - Linda Hiku
Linda - Sarah Raymond
Don - Jeff Kingsford-Brown
Flash - Steve Andrew
Terawhiti - Mac Kahu
Pare - Joanna Paul
Tiihema - Grant Kereama
Tame Motana - Te Whaatanui Skipworth
Director: Brian Lennane
Producer - Wayne Tourell
Producer - Daniel (dan) Mckirdy
Writer - Pat Hohepa
Writer - Rawiri Paratene

Pito Whenua, Pito Tangata (We are of the Land) (28/01/1987)
The occupation of the council chamber meets some strong resistance, a new job looms for Ngahuia, and an old man comes out fighting.
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Jim Mitchell - Rongo Do Kahu
Hemi Mitchell - Turei Reedy
Shirly Ryan - Christina Asher
Wati Palmer - Mark Metekingi
Miri Palmer - Harata Solomon
Jan Stephenson - Jennifer Ludlam
Dusky - Jay Laga'aia
Honey - Linda Hiku
Linda - Sarah Raymond
Terawhiti - Mac Kahu
Parerua - Joanna Paul
Tiihema - Grant Kereama
Tame Motana - Te Whaatanui Skipworth
Director: John Givins
Producer - Wayne Tourell
Producer - Daniel (dan) Mckirdy
Writer - Rawiri Paratene
Writer - Pat Hohepa

Breaking The Mould (04/02/1987)
While Tony finds his life in tatters, Mary decides to make another go of it in total disguise.
Tony Van Der Berg - Frank Whitten
Ngahuia Mitchell - Tungia Baker
Mary Moody - Lorae Parry
Fran Piper - Emily Perkins
Jan Stephenson - Jennifer Ludlam
Dusky - Jay Laga'aia
Honey - Linda Hiku
Linda - Sarah Raymond
Terawhiti - Mac Kahu
Mrs Paul - Alice Fraser
Lee - William Kircher
Man from the council - John Banas
Greenkeeper - Peter Dennett
Director: Gregory Rood
Producer - Wayne Tourell
Producer - Daniel (dan) Mckirdy
Writer - Bruce Phillips