Michael Hampton-Rees

Michael Hampton-Rees first appeared in late May 2014.[5] After previously being used as a plot-device and being referenced for years. In 2005 Vinnie Kruse (Pua Magasiva) impregnated British tourist Jemima Hampton (Liesha Ward-Knox) after a brief fling. The two departed in 2006 after they decided to bring up their child in the United Kingdom. In 2011 Vinnie returned to New Zealand having been dumped by Jemima and refused contact with his son. Vinnie made contact with Michael in 2014, resulting in Jemima bringing him for a visit. Michael struggled with the presence of Vinnie's lover Nicole (Sally Martin) in his life but ultimately ended up accepting her. Late in the year, he and Jemima moved to Ferndale to live permanently.

Early in 2016, however, Jemima and her controlling ex-husband wrestled for his guardianship, but when Vinnie finally managed to help Jemima away from her ex-husband, Michael decided to stay with Vinnie and Nicole.