‘TUAMAN’ SET FOR SECOND RUMBLE

Samoan knockout specialist David ‘Tuaman’ Tua continues his mighty comeback campaign with free-to-air coverage of his second major fight live from the USA on Māori Television this Saturday September 8 from 1.00 PM.

The Kiwi heavyweight contender has been added to the Soaring Eagle Casino show to replace Joe Mesi who backed out with a bad back and will take on 28-year-old American Cerrone Fox.

Tua joins Hasim Rahman and Vernon Paris in Mount Pleasant Michigan, on a card being promoted by Carlos Llinas of CLIP Boxing and Bluecap Promotions.

Fans can email their messages of support to Tua on tuaman@maoritelevision.com.

Ranked number 13 by the WBC, Tua took the first step in his comeback campaign with an explosive first round knockout over Mexican heavyweight champion Saul ‘La Cobra’ Montana in their Utah showdown on August 19 (pictured).

Montana was laid out for the count by two Tua left hooks in a time of two minutes and 15 seconds!

Māori Television presenter Te Arahi Maipi will again host the special sports broadcast, re-joined by former professional fighter Danny Codling – who now trains up-and-coming boxer Monty Beetham – as well as fight fan and funnyman Mike King.

coming up ON MĀORI TELEVISION:

ITI POUNAMU – Monday September 3 at 9.30 PM

NZ Short Films, Lemming Aid: Human nature collides with mother nature in this prize-winning Cannes short film. Hosts Ainsley Gardiner and Tearepa Kahi kōrero with studio guests Grant Lahood (writer/director) and John Keir (producer).

KETE ARONUI – Tuesday September 4 at 8.00 PM

Ngāti Maniapoto weaver Kahutoi Te Kanawa hails from a long line of distinguished whānau weavers from the Waikato. She completed her first korowai at 26 and has exhibited and sold many artworks at home and abroad.

THE NATURE OF THINGS: YEARS FROM HERE – Tuesday September 4 at 8.30 PM

International Documentary, Pakipūmeka ō te Ao: The Maisin of Papua New Guinea travel to British Columbia and see the Stolo, a people who have survived great losses and emerged with a wisdom and vision they now share with indigenous communities worldwide.

MARAE DIY – Wednesday September 5 at 8.30 PM

The hapū of Ngāti Rangiwewehi set the bar high and a record number of more than 350 people turn out for the most comprehensive DIY yet. Every part of Tarimano Marae complex in Rotorua gets a spruce up.

HOMAI TE PAKIPAKI – Friday September 7 at 8.30 PM

It’s the last chance for wannabe singing stars to audition for the hugely popular live karaoke show – and make a bid for the weekly prize of $1,000. Tune in to text in and vote for one lucky crooner to go through to the grand final on September 14.

MAUMAHARA – Saturday September 8 at 8.00 PM

Reo: Sixty years ago, Māori children were smacked at school or ‘fed soap’ for speaking Māori. Some of them, now kaumātua, speak about the trauma of those early days in this nostalgic programme which celebrates their stories from the 1920 to 1950s.

TURTLES CAN FLY – Sunday September 9 at 9.00 PM

Sunday Feature, Kiriata Rātapu: Set in Ghobadi's native Kurdistan – close to the Turkey-Iran border – 13-year-old Soran orders other children around as he installs an antenna for villagers keen to hear of Saddam's fall.

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 )