Jordan is a teenage client who initially hires Jen and Mel because he is afraid to break up with Sepa. He and Mel become romantically involved, but his loyalty is divided between her pregnancy and Sepa. With Mel's encouragement, he accepts a rugby contract and reunites with Sepa.
Boy is the imaginative central child, living on a farm and caring for the younger children while dreaming about his absent father, Alamein. His excitement at Alamein’s return gradually turns into disappointment as he confronts his father’s selfishness and anger. Boy also distances himself from Dallas and Dynasty before recognizing the value of his friends and family.
Jamie Waaka is Josh's older brother and a former star rugby player whose career ended after a crippling leg injury. He is recruited to help coach the school team and protects Josh when Principal Slane threatens expulsion. Jamie later challenges Slane's false account of the marae fire by providing evidence to the Police.
Stanley is a shy first-year drama student who struggles to express emotion but gradually learns to act authentically under Hannah's demanding instruction. He joins the group project about George and Victoria, falls in love with Isolde, hides the project's subject from her, and ultimately enters the performance with her.
Genesis's nephew and a key member of the Eastern Knights chess club. He faces severe abuse and grooming by his father Ariki and gang leader Mutt, ultimately choosing to join the chess team for the championship over his gang initiation, which leads to his physical and emotional liberation.
Luke is a highly skilled driver who escapes pursuers in a yellow Mini Cooper S and gives Jon a lift after nearly hitting him. He helps Jon evade police across the country, forms a relationship with Keira, and remains committed to getting Jon to Invercargill before being shot by a frightened police officer.
James Rolleston has 12 screen credits in a career dating back to 2010. Signature works include Boy, Lowdown Dirty Criminals, The Rehearsal. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
