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Māori television is a New Zealand TV station broadcasting programmes that make a significant contribution to the revitalisation of te reo and tikanga Māori.
Twentieth-century broadcasting in Māori was provided by various New Zealand TV stations until Māori Television, a station funded by the New Zealand Government, started broadcasting on 28 March 2004, based in the inner-Auckland suburb of Newmarket.
Mission
To revitalise Māori language and culture through broadcasting.
Māori Television Service Act 2003
The relevant legislation, the Māori Television Service Act 2003 says "The principal function of the Service is to promote te reo Māori me nga tikanga Maori through the provision of a high quality, cost-effective Māori television service, in both Māori and English, that informs, educates, and entertains a broad viewing audience, and, in doing so, enriches New Zealand's society, culture, and heritage".
The Act defines the responsibilities of these groups:
- Government
- Te Putahi Paoho (Māori Electoral College)
Programming
| Show | Release Date | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currently Active Programmes | ||||
| 2030 CE | 3D animated show in Te Reo Maori | |||
| Ask Your Auntie | ||||
| B&B | sitcom | |||
| Coast | Music show | |||
| Code | Sports show hosted by Tawera Nikau, Jenny-May Coffin, Wairangi Koopu, Richie Barnett and Matua Parkinson | |||
| Cyberworld | Māori perspective on technology and internet | |||
| Haa | ||||
| Hakinakina | Sports show | |||
| He Matapihi | Documentary series looking back on Māori history; Hosted by Anaru Takurua | |||
| He Raranga Korero | Repeating and enhancing relevant documentaries from the past 30 years | |||
| Hunting Aoteroa | Hosted by Howie Morrison Jr. | |||
| Iwi Allstars | Celebrity reality show | |||
| Kai Time on the Road | Cop and chef seek traditional recipes | |||
| Kete Aronui | Arts show | |||
| Korero Mai | soap opera teaching Māori language six days a week at 7pm (with a repeat at 10:30 or 11) | |||
| ''Ma Tatou | ||||
| Maggie & the Ferocious Beast | Animated show translated into Te Reo Maori | |||
| Manu Rere | Hosted by Kaa Williams | |||
| Maramataka | ||||
| Meke My Waka | Māori version of Pimp My Ride; hosted by Veeshayne Armstrong, Pumi Tumai, DJ Hazadus and DJ Kaotic | |||
| Mitre 10 Marae DIY | Reality show renovating meeting houses | |||
| Moteatea | ||||
| Ngāti NRL | Sports show | |||
| Oceania | ||||
| Panui Pasifika | ||||
| Pukana | Children's show in Te Reo Māori hosted by Te Atirau Paki and Matai Smith. Also screened in TV3. | |||
| Putahi Takaro | ||||
| Putapaiarehe | ||||
| Tangaroa | Hosted by Pio Terei | |||
| Tagata Pasifika | Also screened on TV ONE | |||
| Tatai Hono | Documentary/historical show tracing real stories of Urban Maori searching for their roots. | |||
| ''Tau Ke | Children's show | |||
| Te Heteri | current affairs | |||
| Te Kaea News | Ngarimu Daniels and Julian Wilcox (and others) host 20-30 minutes of news (including sport) and weather every evening at 7:30pm (repeated at 11 or 11.30, with -- since 1 August 2005 -- English subtitles) | |||
| The New Adventures of Ocean Girl | Children's cartoon translated into Te Reo Maori | |||
| ''Toa Anga Whati Maori | ||||
| Toi Whakaari | Arts show | |||
| Toru | music series hosted by Te Waipounamu, Te Manawaroa and Tiare Teinakore. | |||
| Waka Huia | also screened on TV ONE; archival series | |||
| Warrant of Fitness | Health show | |||
| World Health Magazine | Magazine style health show | |||
| On Hiatus | ||||
| Hauora Hokianga | ||||
| Iwi Toa | ||||
| Kupuhua | Māori quiz show | |||
| Mana Tangata | Profiles of well-known Māori people | |||
| Manuhuia | ||||
| Maorioke | Vocal talent quest | |||
| Technology Today | ||||
| Umanga | Business show hosted by Awerangi Durie | |||
| Cancelled Programmes | ||||
| Best of Haa 2005 | Recap show hosted by Tumehe and Whakaangi Rongonui | |||
| Best of the Most Extreme | ||||
| He Puata Whakairo | ||||
| League Night | The feature game of the Bartercard Cup rugby league competition is broadcast each Monday night. | |||
| Nga Kaireka o te Kainga | ||||
| Pio Revisited | Comedy skit show by Pio Terei | |||
| Te Haerenga | ||||
| Waka Ama IVF Va'a World Sprint Championships | ||||
- Māori classics: Prince Tui Teka and Billy T James
- Feature films (some being repeated):
- Mauri
- Never Say Die
- Ngāti
- Ruby and Rata
- Utu
- The Quiet Earth
- ShortEnz: a compilation of New Zealand short films made between 1970 and 2002
Membership
They are seven members of Board of Directors. These are Crown appointees are Wayne Walden, Wena Tait and Rod Cornelius. Te Pūtahi Pāoho appointees are Craig Soper, Garry Muriwai, Amohaere Houkamau and Leonie Pihama.
Committees
There are two standing committees: The Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee. Members of the Audit Committee are Garry Muriwai, Amohaere Houkamau, and Craig Soper. Members of the Remuneration Committee are Wayne Walden, Wena Tait and Rod Cornelius.Executive Team
- Chief Executive: Jim Mather
- GM Operations: Barry Russ
- GM Finance and Administration: Alan Withrington
- GM Reo & Programming: Tawini Rangihau
- GM Sales: Marketing and Communication: Sonya Haggie
Reference
- Māori Television Site 2006 * Retrieved Feb. 20 2006
External links
- Māori Television
- Fledgling fan club
- "Scoop" article - The Reality Of Learning Māori On Māori Television
Māori | New Zealand television networks | New Zealand television | New Zealand House of Representatives accredited news organisations
"Māori Television"