E-Pānui 161: Monday May 7 to Sunday May 11 2007

that's you, that's us - mĀ TĀTOU!

Māori Television’s iwi-tainment series MĀ TĀTOU is back on air showcasing hui, events, festivals and celebrations every Sunday at 6.30 PM.

The half-hour weekly show – presented by Te Hāmua Nikora (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kanohi, Te Whakatōhea) and Veeshayne Patuwai (Ngapuhi, Ngāti Hine) – is back on the road for a third series to catch up with iwi in the community.

Māori Television executive producer of inhouse productions Hineani Melbourne says the show meets the organisers, supporters and participators in events and enables them to ‘show off’ their piece of Aotearoa – the landscape, the event, and the heart of their community.

There’s also lively studio kōrero about what iwi are talking about on the street, around the kitchen table, in the city and on the marae.

Since July 2005, MĀ TĀTOU – ‘for everyone’ – has produced more than 70 episodes, visited 73 events throughout the country – as well as promoting more – and interviewed some 500 people out in the field and in the studio.

Te Hāmua and Veeshayne are excited about the show’s new-look set and the new manuhiri they’ll be talking to this year on subjects as diverse as protecting traditional kai methods to high-tech kapa haka.

The show also has two new reporters, ‘L&P’ – Lanita Ririnui-Ryan and Paora Crump – who will be out and about in the motu meeting the iwi
each week.

This Sunday May 13 at 6.30 PM, MĀ TĀTOU drops into the Kawhia Kai Festival and gets a taste of ngau while studio guests Sam Kereopa (Patuwai), a commercial free diver, and Carl Baker (Ngāti Kahungunu) from the Ministry of Fisheries will discuss ways we can reap the rewards of kaimoana and protect them too.

Iwi groups who wish to gain coverage of their events – no hui is too big or too small – can email matatou@maoritelevision.com.

From the Cuba Street Carnival and the Māori Market Day to the Bluff Oyster Festival – from the city to the country, there’s something for everyone on MĀ TĀTOU every Sunday at 6.30 PM.

coming up ON MĀORI TELEVISION:

KETE ARONUI – Tuesday May 8 at 8.00 PM

Pākehā Richard Nunns from Nelson, a leading authority on taonga puoro or traditional Māori instruments, is profiled in the popular show that features artists from all genre – music, carving, performance and weaving to painting, sculpture, film and theatre.

DOUBTING THOMAS – Tuesday May 8 at 8.30 PM

International Documentary, Pakipūmeka ō te Ao: Fascinating insight into the life of a Maasai warrior in northern Tanzania. Thomas Kuya and 1500 of his fellow tribesmen go through a sacred ceremony which marks their transition from warrior to elder.

TAUTOHETOHE – Wednesday May 9 at 9.30 PM

Te Kauhoe Wano presents more riveting reo Māori debate as two teams of orators from different iwi battle with wit and words – and are judged by a panel of well-known Māori language exponents. Tonight, it’s Ngāti Maniapoto versus Tainui.

HOMAI TE PAKIPAKI – Friday May 11 at 8.30 PM

Give ‘em a clap! Competition in the live karaoke show heats up at Māori Television’s Auckland studio as more wannabe singing stars jostle for the limelight. Viewers can vote for the weekly winner of $1,000, plus the chance to compete in the grand final for $10,000.

NZ RUGBY LEAGUE NATIONAL PREMIERSHIP – Saturday May 12 and Sunday May 13 at 2.00 PM

More thrilling action from the national competition at Auckland’s North Harbour Stadium as Waitakere Rangers take on Counties Manukau Jetz live on Saturday followed by delayed coverage of the Auckland Lions versus the Waicoa Bay Stallions on Sunday.

ARERO – Saturday May 13 at 5.30 PM

Miss Kihi tackles the issue of youth crime – why are rangatahi so highly represented in crime statistics? What makes rangatahi commit crime? And what are some of the success stories of reformed youth?

NATIVE AFFAIRS – Sunday May 13 at 8.00 PM

Cutting-edge current affairs from Māori Television’s top team of journalists. Julian Wilcox presents regional, national and international stories from a Māori perspective. Repeats on Mondays at 10.00 PM.

VIGIL – Sunday May 13 at 9.00 PM

Māori Television’s season of Classic Kiwi Cinema continues with the first Kiwi film to show at Cannes. Director Vincent Ward’s brooding drama bursts with atmosphere – using guns, farm machinery and a magnificent highland setting to create a Freudian landscape of menacing doom!

Getting to Air

Our daily schedule is:

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

Crystal clear, digital quality television with no monthly fees and no contracts. Visit www.freeviewnz.tv, call 0800-Freeview, or ask a sales person at a Freeview accredited appliance retailer.

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

Check our website www.maoritelevision.com/coverage or for guidance on how to tune-in call 0800 MA TATOU ( 0800 62 82868 )

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Māori Television P O Box 113-017 Newmarket AUCKLAND

Tel:		+ 64 9 539 7000
Fax:		+ 64 9 539 7199
Email:		info@maoritelevision.com

 

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