E-Pānui 169:
Monday July 2 to Sunday July 8 2007
STRAP ON YOUR CHAPS –
RODEO KAUPOAI IS BACK!
Saddle up for the ride of a lifetime with New Zealand’s real-life cowboys and cowgirls when RODEO KAUPOAI premieres on Māori Television on Thursday July 5 at 9.30 PM.
The popular series takes you behind-the-scenes of the hardcore rodeo circuit – the stresses and tensions of life on the road, the nerves before a big competition and the emotional aftermath.
From Oruru Valley to Rerewhakaaitu, from Waikato to the finals at Southland’s Millar’s Flat, the action is non-stop – and each rodeo has its share of white knuckle moments. The cowboys and cowgirls take their lives in their hands with steer wrestling and bull riding, especially if they strike ‘rank stock’ – animals that are notoriously bad-tempered.
RODEO KAUPOAI follows the fortunes of rodeo families from New Zealand’s East Coast including the men and women of the Church whānau as they head into another tough season. The Church name is synonymous with rodeo in Australasia and this family are at the top of their game, often competing against each other for prize money.
Dion is the eldest child of the Church clan and is struggling to regain his winning form after a shoulder injury last season. Daryl is a tough cowboy who specialises in bareback and bull riding. He’s been known to rodeo with broken ribs and fingers, beating out his older brother Clarry at the national finals last year and snatching the overall title for himself.
Serena Taylor impresses too with her precision riding and incredible sense of timing necessary to compete at the highest level of barrel racing. Last season, tiny Ariana Halley was just five years old. Is she still keen to keep trying, despite falling off more times than she finishes?
And we meet the ‘rock star’ of this series. Frasier Babbington has successfully made the transition from show jumper to rodeo rider. He’s only been on the circuit for three years but he’s proven to be a natural, establishing himself as one of the top bull riders on the circuit. How do the established stars stack up against his talent, drive and pure grit?
Join Māori Television for the ride of your life – if you dare – when RODEO KAUPOAI premieres on Thursday July 5 at 9.30 PM.coming up ON MĀORI TELEVISION:
ITI POUNAMU – Monday July 2 at 9.30 PM
NZ Short Films, O Tamaiti: Award-winning story of a young boy who plays guardian and protector to his siblings – but all his efforts cannot prevent the death of a new baby. Hosts Ainsley Gardiner and Tearepa Kahi kōrero with writer and director Sima Urale.
MYSTERY OF THE DISORDERLY WARRIORS – Tuesday July 3 at 8.30 PM
International Documentary, Pakipūmeka ō te Ao: The story of the discovery of the Lion Hill Tomb in China and the little disorderly warriors who guard it. The terracotta army is pint-sized, many are broken and the pits are unfinished. Why?
TAONGA: TREASURES OF OUR PAST – Wednesday July 4 at 8.00 PM
Sir Māui Pomare: New Zealand’s first Māori doctor fought for the very survival of his people, a race that many believed was doomed to extinction. His letters and diaries are a reminder of a life’s achievement, dedicated to the salvation of his people.
STOPPING THE BASH – Wednesday July 4 at 8.30 PM
NZ Documentary, Pakipūmeka Aotearoa: Child abuse and domestic violence amongst Māori – and the wider community of Aotearoa – is acknowledged and aired in this emotive documentary that lets people tell their
own stories.
MEKE MY WAKA – Friday July 6 at 8.00 PM
Final instalment in the fast-paced magazine show for car lovers. A must-see series for petrol-heads that gets you up to speed on the fastest, funkiest and freakiest motors in Aotearoa.
NZ RUGBY LEAGUE NATIONAL PREMIERSHIP – Saturday July 7 and Sunday July 8 at 2.00 PM
Saturday’s English language commentary live from Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland sees the Waitakere Rangers taking on the Tamaki Titans. Then it’s Harbour League versus the Waicoa Bay Stallions in Sunday’s delayed reo Māori coverage.
MĀ TĀTOU – Sunday July 8 at 6.30 PM
Iwi-tainment events show heads to Auckland’s annual Pasifika Festival while presenters Te Hāmua Nikora and Veeshayne Patuwai kōrero to Pacific Island comedians about ‘brown humour’.
MALCOLM X – Sunday July 8 at 9.00 PM
Sunday Feature, Kiriata Rātapu: Advertisement-free blockbuster biopic by filmmaker Spike Lee about slain civil rights leader Malcolm X – fueled by a charismatic performance by Denzel Washington.
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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