CURRENT AFFAIRS FROM A KAUMĀTUA PERSPECTIVE
Cutting-edge commentary from prominent Māori elders – entirely in the Māori language – is the basis of Māori Television’s weekly current affairs show TE TĒPU.
Screening every Sunday at 5.00 PM and repeated the following Wednesday at 8.00 PM with English language subtitles, TE TĒPU, or ‘the table’, is presented by veteran broadcaster, actor and writer Waihoroi Shortland (Ngāti Hine, Te Aupōuri).
Kaumātua from throughout the country join Shortland (pictured) around the table to share their views on local, national and international issues.
Māori Television general manager of news and current affairs, Te Anga Nathan, says the show seeks the kaumātua perspective on issues which are impacting on Māori and will appeal to native and fluent speakers of reo Māori as well as learners of the language.
On Sunday September 30 at 5.00 PM (repeats Wednesday October 3 at 8.00 PM), Shortland is joined by two of Māoridom’s most formidable kuia.
Saana Murray from Ngāti Kuri fought for years to have the dredging of the precious white sands from Parengarenga Harbour stopped forever, and has been one of the lead claimants for the Wai 262 claim.
Te Aue Davis from Ngāti Maniapoto is a respected and accomplished tumu raranga or weaving expert. Davis is part of the national weavers collective and sits on the Historic Places Trust.
In this episode, the two kuia discuss everything from the environment and how much today’s generation values it, to the foreshore and seabed legislation.
For news and current affairs from a kaumātua perspective, tune into TE TĒPU on Māori Television every Sunday at 5.00 PM and repeated every Wednesday at 8.00 PM with English language subtitles.coming up ON MĀORI TELEVISION:
ITI POUNAMU – Monday September 24 at 9.30 PM
NZ Short Films, Nothing Special / The Hill : Mistaken as a child as Jesus reincarnate, Billy leads his life avoiding any kind of attention. But can he ever escape his most zealous devotee – his mother? Then, Eddie and Duane have a need for speed.
SLOW FOOD REVOLUTION – Tuesday September 25 at 8.30 PM
International Documentary, Pakipūmeka ō te Ao: With traditional foods at risk of disappearing forever, the international eco-gastronomic movement known as Slow Food champions the protection of traditional culture, the environment and biodiversity.
MARAE DIY – Wednesday September 26 at 8.30 PM
Otakou Marae, Dunedin: The first South Island marae makeover proves to be a challenge. The team faces gale force winds, snow, hail and rain along with some of the toughest terrain yet to redesign ‘the steepest marae ātea in the country’.
NBL: HARVEY NORMAN NZ BREAKERS – Thursday September 27 at 8.00 PM, repeats Saturday September 28 at 1.30 PM
Māori Television continues its free-to-air coverage of Australia’s National Basketball League with a top game from across the ditch – the Townsville Crocs versus the Sydney Kings. Bring on the basketball!
RODEO KAUPOAI – Thursday September 27 at 10.00 PM
It’s the last chance for the top eight cowboys to put what they’ve got left in the tank towards a national title. Davey Ashford is looking to end his career on a high note by winning the top saddle bronc award.
MAUMAHARA – Saturday September 29 at 8.00 PM
Food: Alan Taumata (Tūwharetoa), Sam Pehi Snr (Ngāpuhi) and Ila Crofts-Howse (Ngai Tahu) reminisce about traditional Māori kai, home-cooked food and bountiful food resources from when they were youngsters – and also recall the luxuries like bread, sugar, butter and flour.
MARIA FULL OF GRACE – Sunday September 30 at 9.00 PM
Sunday Feature, Kiriata Rātapu: A young Colombian (Catalina Sandino Moreno) is transported into the risky world of international drug trafficking – in fact, becoming a ‘mule’. Nominated for Best Actress at the 2005 Academy Awards.
Getting to Air
Our daily schedule is:
| Monday to Friday | 1.00pm - 11.30pm | |
| Saturday & Sunday | 1.00pm - 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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