A moko artist, a composer and a celebrity chef are just three of the artists profiled in the new season of Maori Television’s art show KETE ARONUI – starting September 19 at 8:00 PM. Now in its eighth year, KETE ARONUI covers the creative spectrum – from carvers and film-makers to writers, painters and glass [ Read More ]
Mike King's NUTTERS CLUB premieres on Maori Television
August 2, 2010 By 2 Comments
Second series of 'Its in the bag' coming to you soon
July 21, 2010 By 1 Comment
Pio Terei and Stacey Morrison are set to reawaken and energise halls and theatres of our heartland towns for a second Maori Television series of IT’S IN THE BAG. The perfect remedy to a cold winter’s evening, this Kiwi classic will beam into homes for family entertainment from Sunday August 1 at 7.00 PM.
Tune in to Maori TV to watch ‘The Tuamanator’
July 16, 2010 By 1 Comment
Discussion on Rugby World Cup 2011 TV rights sees Maori Party issue statement
October 9, 2009 By 2 Comments
The Maori Party have issued a statement addressing the public debate surrounding Maori Television’s bid for the free to air rights for the Rugby World Cup 2011. The MP for Waiariki – Te Ururoa Flavell – says misinformation, mischief making and an appeal to racial prejudice are fuelling the debate around the Maori Television bid [ Read More ]
Code sports TV programme launches new version this season
February 13, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Fans of Maori Television’s award-winning sports entertainment show HYUNDAI CODE will witness the launch of a new and improved ‘Mean, Maori, Mean’ version in the season premiere on Thursday February 28 at 8.30 PM (repeats Sunday March 2 at 4.00 PM). Voted Best Sports Programme at last year’s Air New Zealand Screen Awards, HYUNDAI CODE [ Read More ]
Maori TV to host Irish President
October 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
New Zealand’s national indigenous broadcaster, Maori Television, will host Irish President Mary McAleese and husband Dr Martin McAleese on Saturday November 3. The meeting at the channel’s Newmarket, Auckland, studios will focus on the experiences of both countries to support and revitalise their indigenous languages. Ireland has a strong record of supporting the retention of [ Read More ]
The Life and Art of JC Sturm Documentary
September 27, 2007 By Leave a Comment
James Baxter and JC Sturm A visual biography of an acclaimed M?ori woman writer – BROKEN JOURNEY: THE LIFE AND ART OF JC STURM – will screen for the first time in M?ori Television’s New Zealand Documentary slot, Pakipumeka Aotearoa, on Wednesday October 17 at 8.30 PM. Jacqueline Cecelia Sturm (Taranaki, Whakatohea), now aged 80, [ Read More ]
Maori Television Response to TVNZ Maori Strategy
September 3, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Maori Television has questioned the intent of TVNZ’s plan, announced yesterday, to significantly increase its Maori programming content. Maori Television Chief Executive Jim Mather has described the state broadcaster’s newly developed Maori strategy as a threat to Maori Television’s future and to its funding base. Mr Mather said TVNZ had taken a competitive approach to [ Read More ]
New Series of Marae DIY launched
August 31, 2007 By 19 Comments
Marae DIY Team A new series of of Marae DIY has started on Maori Television playing Wednesdays, at 8.30pm. There are some truly magic moments in this series that promise to be a worthwhile watch. Look out for some of firsts – the first South Island DIY, the first three (not four) day DIY and [ Read More ]