E-Pānui 163: Monday May 21 to Sunday May 27 2007

COLOURFUL, CLEVER AND CREATIVE!

Lovable lady Nanny Mihi – and her alter-ego Robynleigh Emery – is cleaning out the whare of weekday children’s slot TAU KĒ and unveiling a new season of shows to entertain and educate tamariki in the Māori language.

Screening on Māori Television between 4.00 PM and 5.30 PM, TAU KĒ is presented by Robynleigh and her gracious granny character who teach tamariki about the world as well as fronting a range of colourful, clever and creative children’s programmes aimed at kōhanga and kura kaupapa Māori kiddies.

Kicking off the line-up at 4.00 PM every weekday is MANU RERE – a celebration of kōhanga reo achievement, diversity and talent. Then, two new shows premiere on Monday May 28 at 4.30 PM: magical puppetry masterpiece TORO PIKOPIKO E! with more timeless traditional tales and WĀ PUKAPUKA which uses animation, music and narration to bring Huia picture books to life.

THE CUBEEZ – weekdays at 5.00 PM from Tuesday May 22 – is a cute cartoon starring four friends who live in the rainbow-coloured world of ‘Cubeeland’ and is followed by a session with DR OTTER as he tends to his animals patients.

A trained teacher, Robynleigh (Ngāti Awa, Tainui, Te Aupōuri, Tuhoe, Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Koroki) writes original waiata every week about themes as diverse as hats and outer space and performs the songs – along with Nanny Mihi – for the amusement and education of TAU KĒ viewers. Children can email their comments and contributions to the dynamic duo on tauke@maoritelevision.com.

So how did she get the role of Nanny Mihi? “Good old Nanny! Well, it was the idea of my producer at the time and we just rolled with it. What a fabulous idea she has turned out to be – we’ve just got so much great feedback about our Nanny, she’s getting more famous than me!”

That’s meant guest appearances for the irrepressible character who’s MC-ed at special events throughout the country such as the recent Tuhoe festival and kura fundraisers. In the meantime, Robynleigh is busy writing new waiata for her show and gearing up for the indigenous Aotearoa Pacific New Year, Matariki, in mid-June.

“Matariki signals growth,” she says. “It’s a time of change, a time to prepare and a time of action. We’re ready to welcome in the Māori New Year with new aspirations and goals for TAU KĒ – let’s all celebrate our unique place in the world!”

Catch a captivating collection of contemporary children’s programming with TAU KĒ – every weekday from 4.00 PM on Māori Television.

coming up ON MĀORI TELEVISION:

TĀTAI HONO – Monday May 21 at 8.00 PM

The series that re-connects whānau features Hastings youth worker Stirling Halbert – who was raised as a ward of the state and needs to trace his father’s whakapapa – and rejoins Cathy Livermore from Porirua who’s fulfilling her dream with family in Moeraki.

TOA O AOTEAROA – Monday May 21 at 9.30 PM

It’s Ngāti Porou against Ngāti Porou as the competition comes down to the wire. Logan Pokai from Gisborne faces off against Tipene Rangihuna of Wellington in the toughest challenge yet. Who will survive to fight another round? Who will be eliminated?

LULLABY – Tuesday May 22 at 8.30 PM

International Documentary, Pakipūmeka ō te Ao: Distressing and intimate conversations with Israeli and Palestinian mothers about motherhood, bereavement, new pregnancies – and the unbearable lightness of killing children.

AIRINI MASON – Wednesday May 23 at
8.30 PM

New Zealand Documentary, Pakipūmeka Aotearoa: Kiwi-born surfing champion Airini Mason – now based on Australia’s Gold Coast and carving it up on the international circuit – talks about the huge influence her whānau has had on her success.

HUNTING AOTEAROA – Thursday May 24 at
9.30 PM

Howard Morrison Junior meets one incredible hunting family – the Veints – including 93-year-old Lloyd who’s nabbed some record-breaking stags in his time. Plus Lloyd’s mokopuna shoot wild goats on the slopes of Glenorchy!

THE HORSEMEN – Friday May 25 at 10.00 PM

From Mongolia to Argentina, from the legendary cowboys of America to the proud Arab horse-riders, this series takes viewers on a fascinating voyage around the world to discover how these ‘horsemen’ have preserved their traditional way of life.

NZ RUGBY LEAGUE NATIONAL PREMIERSHIP – Saturday May 26 and Sunday May 27 at 2.00 PM

Auckland ’s North Harbour Stadium is the venue for this weekend’s exclusive coverage – Harbour League versus the Wellington Orcas in Saturday’s live game, and Waitakere Rangers and Waicoa Bay Stallions delayed on Sunday.

MĀ TĀTOU – Sunday May 27 at 6.30 PM

Iwi-tainment show checks out Wellington’s Cuba Street Carnival while studio guests Rob Mokaraka and Tamati Patuwai (pictured) kōrero with hosts Te Hāmua Nikora and Veeshayne Patuwai about the heart of Māori theatre and what is ‘ngāti arty whāti’ in Aotearoa.

PICTURES – Sunday May 27 at 9.00 PM

Classic Kiwi Cinema: The story of brothers and rivals, both photographers of colonial New Zealand. Walter takes pictures of rebel Maori taken prisoner by colonial soldiers while Alfred’s images obscure and romanticise the plight of the Māori.

Getting to Air

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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 )