Inter-tribal rivalry leads to a competition to erect a huge Maoi statue in record time before Make can take part in the race to retrieve the egg of a Sooty Tern. The reward for winning this race is to rule the island for one year.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jason Scott LeeNoro | Noro |
 Esai MoralesMake | Make |
 Sandrine HoltRamana | Ramana |
| EEru Potaka-DewesAriki-mau | Ariki-mau |
| EEmilio Tuki HitoMessenger | Messenger |
 Gordon Toi HatfieldRiro | Riro |
| FFrenxa ReubenHeke | Heke |
 Hori AhipeneOverseer | Overseer |
| CChiefy ElkingtonFisherman | Fisherman |
| RRuihana RewaOld Woman | Old Woman |
 George HenareTupa | Tupa |
 Rawiri ParatenePriest | Priest |
 Pete SmithPriest | Priest |
 Mario GaoaShort Ears | Short Ears |
 Cliff CurtisShort Ears | Short Ears |
| WWillie DavisShort Ears | Short Ears |
 Lawrence MakoareAtta | Atta |
 Nathaniel LeesLong Ear Chief | Long Ear Chief |
 Grant McFarlandLong Ear Chief | Long Ear Chief |
| WWassie ShortlandLong Ear Chief | Long Ear Chief |
 Rena OwenHitirenga | Hitirenga |
 Anzac WallaceHaoa | Haoa |
 Angela GribbenLong Ear Girl | Long Ear Girl |