Genres
Networks
The Coconet
Created By
Elizabeth Koroivulaono
Know Your Roots
Overview
Fresh presents 'Know Your Roots' where 8 urban NZ celebrities battle it out Maori & Pasifika styles in a bid to not be the Most Plastic Poly present.
Key Crew
Creator: Olly Coddington, Elizabeth Koroivulaono
Top Cast
Seasons
Season 1 (2019)
Fresh presents 'Know Your Roots' where 8 urban NZ celebrities battle it out Maori & Pasifika styles in a bid to not be the Most Plastic Poly present.
5 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2019-09-21It's time to swap those Jordans for Jandals - Join our host Olly Coddington for Episode 1 where their first challenge is to make a hangi from scratch. Will our contestants handle the heat of the first challenge? Find out right here!
Runtime: 23 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
2019-09-29Which of our celebrity contestants will gain immunity and avoid elimination? Will our contestants be able to work in teams to make it through to next week?? A strong rivalry forms between 2 of our more aggressive contestants 😂
Runtime: 23 minEpisode 3: Episode 3
2019-10-056 of the original 8 celebrity contestants remain, and this week they have to put their bodies on the line to stay in the competition! PLUS there’s even more at stake – whoever makes it through this week gets to go to Samoa for the next round!
Runtime: 23 minEpisode 4: Episode 4
2019-10-12Our remaining celebrity contestants have made it to Samoa!! Team work is over, it’s all about individual challenges from here on! It’s everyone for themselves! What Pacific challenge faces them this week? And will they handle the humidity of tropical Samoa?
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 5: Episode 5 (Finale)
2019-10-19It’s the grand final of our reality game show series and it’s taking place in beautiful Samoa! Which of our celebrity contestants has what it takes to claim victory and the title of The Least Plastic Poly??!
Runtime: 22 minSeason 2 (2020)
Back by popular demand - it’s the return of Know Your Roots!!! 8 urban Kiwi celebrities battle it out traditional style, to find out who is the least plastic Poly! Meet the hard-case contestants of Know Your Roots Season 2.
5 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2020-09-28Back by popular demand - it’s the return of Know Your Roots!!! 8 urban Kiwi celebrities battle it out traditional style, to find out who is the least plastic Poly! Meet the hard-case contestants of Know Your Roots Season 2. You might even recognise one of them from Season 1… And watch the drama unfold as they compete in some old-school Pacific games!
Runtime: 23 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
Episode 3: Episode 3
Episode 4: Episode 4
Episode 5: Episode 5
Season 3 (2021)
Its time to ditch the digital and connect with the traditional because... Know Your Roots is BACK!! The hit TV2 show brings the tikanga and spills the tea on 8 city-raised Pacific celebrities who battle it out to see who is the least plastic Poly! Join our host Olly Coddington and our 8 new contestants for this 3rd season of your favourite Pacific reality game show!
5 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2021-09-25From a vaka paddling challenge, to Fijian spear throwing and making poi, these famous urban Islanders need to reach way back into their Pacific DNA to learn the skills of their forebearers. This year’s show is filled with vibrant personalities from popular platforms, who have come together to connect to their roots and learn the ways of their Pacific ancestors. Join our host Olly Coddington and our 8 new contestants for this 3rd season of your favourite Pacific reality game show! TikTok star Uncle Tics; singers Disciple Pati & SWISS; rugby star Taylah Tomokino-Johnson; actor Errol Anderson; DJ Lady Shakka; actress Gaby Solomona; and social media funny guy Holy Boy Dom - are here to entertain! Who wins and who gets eliminated? Season 3 Lessgaauuu!
Runtime: 22 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
Episode 3: Episode 3
Episode 4: Episode 4
Episode 5: Episode 5
Season 4 (2022)
Know Your Roots is back! This time it's bigger, better and badder than ever, with more contestants, more challenges and even more shocking surprises. Lots of new young celebrities are coming for the crown and Gaby & Dom are back for redemption in Season 4 of Know Your Roots.
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2022-09-24Know Your Roots is back! This time it's bigger, better and badder than ever, with more contestants, more challenges and even more shocking surprises. Lots of new young celebrities are coming for the crown and Gaby & Dom are back for redemption in Season 4 of Know Your Roots. For Know Your Roots first timers… it is a Pacific Reality Show centered around cultural-based challenges that put 10 competitors to a test. If they can't hack the competition they have to say goodbye, until theres only one ultimate winner in the end! This season we’re joined by Joe Fa’agase, Judaxx, Regan Fo’ai, Petmal Lam, Gaby Solomona, Waiata Jennings, Charlie Pome’e, General Fiyah, Katelyn Vaha’akolo and Holy Boy Dom.
Runtime: 23 min
