Home and Away spoilers follow for UK viewers.
Home and Away's Nikau Parata impresses his uncle Tane with an important turning point on UK screens next week.
Nikau has been struggling since his other uncle Ari (Rob Kipa-Williams) made a false confession to Matthew Montgomery's murder.
Ari took the blame to protect his fiancée Mia Anderson (Anna Samson) and her daughter Chloe (Sam Barrett), but Nikau is upset over the likelihood of losing him to a life sentence.
As we've recently revealed, Tane (Ethan Browne) decides to step in to help Nikau by taking him away for a spiritual trip.
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In a peaceful riverside location, Tane teaches Nikau about how to use the Taiaha, a traditional weapon in Māori culture.
The Taiaha can provide spiritual guidance in difficult times – and Tane believes this could be an important rite of passage for Nikau as the Parata family must face what's ahead with Ari.
Although Nikau faces some early struggles with how to use the Taiaha, Tane encourages him to keep trying.
Tane also puts on an expert demonstration in the hope of inspiring his nephew.
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In next week's episodes on Channel 5, Nikau has finally found his rhythm with the Taiaha.
Tane is impressed with Nikau's warrior spirit and decides that it's time to permanently hand over the Taiaha, which once belonged to Nikau's father.
Nikau is full of pride and gratitude over what he has achieved, but Tane reminds him of their original purpose for training – they must now return to Summer Bay and face what is coming with Ari.
Nikau understands and realises that the tough journey ahead is far from over.
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Kawakawa Fox-Reo, who plays Nikau, recently spoke about the importance of Home and Away continuing to represent Māori culture on screen.
He told New Zealand website Stuff: "For many people, it's their first contact with what it is like to be to be Māori and I'm grateful to be a part of that. But it's just the tip of the iceberg.
"I want to make it really clear that there are so many more things that are just as rich and there's so much to offer that we haven't shown on the show."
Home and Away airs these scenes on Tuesday, March 29 at 1.15pm on Channel 5 and 6pm on 5STAR. First look screenings air at 6.30pm on 5STAR and the show also streams on My5.
Selected classic episodes are available via Amazon Prime Video in the UK.
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