E-Pānui 184: Monday October 15 to Sunday October 21 2007

WHO HAS THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL?

The best and bravest new vocalists from around the country try to woo the judges for a shot at stardom on Māori Television’s nationwide talent search MĀORIOKE.

Screening every Friday at 8.30 PM, MĀORIOKE offers the chance to perform before television viewers and become household names, with the supreme winner taking out the title and $10,000 cash.

In addition to the ultimate prize, there are also cash prizes for best R’n’B/hip hop, pop/rock, country and western/old school, kiwiana (NZ) and waiata reo Māori performances.

The top 25 performers will go forward to the semi-finals to compete for one of six spots in the grand final extravaganza screening on Friday December 14 at 8.30 PM.

Established recording artists Whirimako Black, Brannigan Kaa and Betty Anne Monga (pictured) return to the ‘hot seat’ as judges while new presenters Kingi Biddle and Cushla Tangaere take over the role of fronting MĀORIOKE.

More than 500 singers from Kaitaia to Bluff have auditioned for the fourth series of the popular show and the calibre of the talent is described as outstanding. They covered a range of mostly modern material, with the odd classical and a couple of originals thrown in.

Producer Maraki Parata from Mauri Ora Productions says one Auckland contestant was rated by the judges as the best vocalist they’ve seen since MĀORIOKE started four years ago.

Maraki says he thinks shows like MĀORIOKE have helped to change the face of the music industry by giving aspiring artists another way in – “it provides a window of opportunity and exposure for ordinary but talented people up and down the country”.

coming up ON MĀORI TELEVISION:

WARRANT OF FITNESS – Monday October 15 at 8.00 PM

Health, Stomach Stapling: Being morbidly obese is not a good look for a health worker! Terry Ehau (Ngāti Porou) elects to have his stomach stapled and the dramatic weight loss changes his life.

ITI POUNAMU – Monday October 15 at 9.30 PM

NZ Short Films, Blue Willow: An animated fable. Taking you into the heart of the traditional Chinese porcelain plate, this short film brings the blue lines to life and weaves a haunting story of love and family betrayal.

WAKA REO – Tuesday October 16 at 8.00 PM

The top 12 competitors stranded on the marae continue their struggle to learn Māori in a bid to win the $10,000 grand prize – but crossing the gap gets one person eliminated. Who will come up trumps or be dumped? Presented by Sheree Waitoa (pictured).

THE LEGACY OF A REVOLUTION – Tuesday October 16 at 8.30 PM

International Documentary, Pakipūmeka ō te Ao: It’s been nearly 30 years since Nicaragua’s Sandinista National Liberation Front toppled Central America’s longest dictatorship. Although voted out of power in 1990, its legacy has left a lasting impression on the country.

2007 CENTENARY INTERNATIONAL: ALL GOLDS V NORTHERN UNION – Sunday October 21 at 12.00 PM

Delayed coverage of Saturday’s Centenary International between NZ All Golds and Northern Union at Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington, UK – a special celebration of 100 years of global rugby league.

MĀ TĀTOU – Sunday October 21 at 6.30 PM

The info-tainment series that showcases iwi events in the community celebrates a major milestone with the screening of its 100th episode. Join presenters Te Hāmua Nikora and Veeshayne Patuwai with studio manuhiri Rachel Ropata (pictured).

CHILDREN OF THE MIGRATION – Sunday October 21 at 9.00 PM

Sunday Feature, Kiriata Rātapu: The children of the families who migrated to New Zealand from the Pacific in the fifties, sixties, seventies and even the eighties talk about growing up as Pacific Islanders in Aotearoa in Lala Rolls’ lively and moving feature-length documentary.

Getting to Air

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1. Via Freeview

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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).

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