Chief of War: Jason Momoa's Fierce Hawaiian Epic, Cultural Triumphs, and Exotic Filming Locations in New Zealand and Hawaii

Now, the Chief Of War filming locations – a tale as dramatic as the show itself. Though set in Hawaii, only about 20% was shot there, with the bulk in New Zealand. Principal photography happened at Auckland's studios and North Island spots, where lush rainforests and black-sand beaches doubled for Hawaiian paradises.