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Bombing champ returns to family land to reclaim the bach his grandfather left him
Hads Te Huia restores his family's historic Kawhia bach and reconnects with four generations of whānau history.

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Hads Te Huia, known for his Bomblife New Zealand social media, is restoring his family's historic bach in Kawhia. The property has been in his whānau for four generations and was promised to him by his grandfather.
After falling into disrepair, Hads is renovating the bach into a rustic "Raglan surf bach look" using donated and upcycled materials. The project, supported by his online community, represents a meaningful reconnection with his family history and whenua.
The little cottage is in need of some TLC, but Hads is determined to get it livable again. Photo: Hads Te Huia
Hads is doing all the work himself and sharing the results on Instagram. Photo: Hads Te Huia
The interior is pretty rugged, but Hads has big plans for the place. Photo: Hads Te Huia
There's a lot of work to do, but Hads has made a good start. Photo: Has Te Huia
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