E-Pānui 152: Monday March 5 to Sunday March 11 2007
get real with our league boys in oz!
The league boys of NGĀTI NRL are back with more blood, sweat and cheers from Australia when the new series kicks off on Māori Television on Thursday March 8 at 8.00 PM.
NGĀTI NRL follows the fortunes of young Māori and Pacific Island hopefuls as they tackle the cut-throat and competitive world of the Australian National Rugby League (NRL).
This is the fifth series of the popular reality show and cameras catch up with some familiar faces plus a few new ones, as they tackle the realities of league life, both on and off the field.
They include Rangi Chase (Ngāti Kahungunu), 21, from Dannevirke who’s with the St George Illawarra Dragons. League saved Rangi from his boyhood struggles with the law. And now, after playing with the Wests Tigers, he’s got a big move ahead. Is it the right one though?
Ben Ellis (Tūwharetoa, Te Arawa), 25, of Tūrangi is also with the St George Illawarra Dragons. Always first to arrive and last to leave training, Ben’s future looks good. However, he’s up against Rangi for a key role on the team.
Plus NGĀTI NRL has followed the progress of Billy Ngawini (pictured – of Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Te Arawa descent) for four years now. This season sees a trimmed-down Billy, 25, originally from Papakura and now with the Canterbury Bulldogs, back on the field after a nasty facial injury.
Another former south Aucklander is 21-year-old Sam Moa (Tongan), from the Balmain Tigers. Popular with players off the field, Sam boosted his on-field confidence after a tour of England with Tonga. Now he has to win over the Wests Tigers coach.
Join the boys as they slog it out at training, grit their teeth through injury, smile in the face of defeat and put it all on the line every time they step onto the field in a new series of NGĀTI NRL premiering on Māori Television this Thursday March 8 at 8.00 PM.
coming up ON MĀORI TELEVISION:
TAU KĒ – Monday to Friday at 4.00 PM
Cartoons for children reversioned into the Māori language – presented by Robynleigh Emery (pictured) and the lovable Nanny Mihi. Features Playschool and The Backyardigans. Kiddies can e-mail Nanny Mihi on .
THE DREAM AND THE DREAMING – Tuesday March 6 at 8.30 PM
International Documentary, Pakipūmeka o te Ao: Examines the clash between the desert people of central Australia and the German Lutheran missionaries and how they ultimately saved each other.
CHINKS, COCONUTS AND CURRY MUNCHERS – Wednesday March 7 at 8.30 PM
New Zealand Documentary, Pakipūmeka Aotearoa: Examines the ever-topical thorny subject of racial stereotypes, only this time it’s how Māori see immigrants to Aotearoa.
ANTOGO – Thursday March 8 at 10.00 PM
A desert, a pond, a thousand fishermen. This international documentary observes a secretive fishing ritual that attracts thousands to northeastern Mali in Africa.
MĀORI REGIONAL SPORTS AWARDS – Saturday March 10 at 6.00 PM
Te Kauhoe Wano presents exclusive coverage of iwi awards ceremonies held late last year. Features the Mataatua Sports Awards from Whakatāne – hosted by Rongomaianiwaniwa Milroy and Danny Hona.
TAUTOHETOHE – Sunday March 11 at 8.00 PM
Orators battle with wit and words! It’s TV versus radio when Māori news programme TE KĀEA take on Māori radio station Te Reo Irirangi o Waatea. The topic is ‘Kei te iwi Māori anake te oranga mo te iwi Māori’ (Māori only can decide what is right for Māori). Presented by Te Kauhoe Wano (pictured).
RUBY AND QUENTIN – Sunday March 11 at 9.00 PM
Sunday Feature, Kiriata Rātapu: Unlikely prison mates Ruby and Quentin escape and go on the run. Simple Quentin wants to open a café, but Ruby has revenge and murder in mind. Stars Gerard Depardieu and Jean Reno.
Getting to Air
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| Monday to Friday | 3.00pm - 11.30pm | |
| Saturday & Sunday | 2.00pm - 11.30pm |
Viewers can tune in to Māori Television in six ways:
1. Via Freeview
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2. Via the UHF frequency
To receive Māori Television via the UHF frequency, you need to have a UHF aerial and be within the coverage range. You can check our coverage maps to find out if you are within the coverage area: www.maoritelevision.com/coverage. If you need to purchase an aerial, call your local television aerial installation retailer. You will find these services listed in the Yellow Pages.
3. Via satellite
If you are not within our coverage area, you can access Māori Television via satellite by purchasing a satellite dish and receiver from your local television aerial installation service.
4. As a Sky Digital subscriber
If you are a Sky Digital subscriber, you will find Māori Television on channel 19 of your Sky remote.
5. As a Sky UHF subscriber
If you are a Sky UHF subscriber, you will find Māori Television on button 6 of your Sky remote.
6. Via Saturn TV
If you receive Saturn TV, you can tune in to Māori Television through channel button 33. Saturn customers – please leave your decoders switched on to be able to receive this channel.
If you are still unsure or need any assistance, call the channel’s tune-in helpline on 0800 MA TATOU (0800 62 82 868).
For More Information
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