E-Pānui 188: Monday November 12 to Sunday November 18 2007

IT’S SEMI-FINAL TIME ON MĀORIOKE!

After weeks of arduous auditions, it’s time for the second semi-final of Māori Television’s popular nationwide talent show MĀORIOKE this Friday November 16 at 8.30 PM.

More than 500 hopefuls from Northland to Southland have tried out for the fourth series of the competition, putting on their best vocal performances in front of seasoned judges Whirimako Black, Brannigan Kaa and Betty-Anne Monga.

Mauri Ora Productions – the makers of MĀORIOKE – have held auditions in the major centres, allowing contestants the opportunity to travel in from the smaller towns to try and dazzle the judging panel.

Just 25 have made it through and are taking to the stage again, giving the judges another chance to evaluate their vocal range, pitch and stage presence and to see if they have that elusive ‘X’ factor.

Pictured (from left to right) are: Sonny Tokahere, South Auckland; Purcell Taka, North Shore, Auckland; John Walker, Franklin; Mark Tohinui, Auckland; Geraldine Holland, Auckland; Waru Clark, Auckland; and Kimikimi Mane, Auckland.

The second group of five semi-finalists performing this Friday November 16 at 8.30 PM are John Walker and Waru Clark as well as Bernadette August, Mount Maunganui; Jessie Matthews, Wanganui; and Rudolph Diaz, Christchurch.

At the end of the fifth semi-final (Friday December 7 at 8.30 PM), the judges will make the tough decision about which seven singers are through to the grand MĀORIOKE final and in with a chance to take out the title and $10,000 cash prize.

In addition to announcing the seven finalists, presenters Kingi Biddle and Cushla Tangaere will announce the category winners. There is a $1,000 cash prize for best R’n’B/hip hop, best pop/rock, best country and western/old school, best Kiwiana (NZ) and best waiata reo Māori performances.

coming up ON MĀORI TELEVISION:

ITI POUNMAU – Monday November 12 at 9.30 PM

NZ Short Films, Original Skin: A dark story with a strong ironic edge about the compulsion to make art and the emotional cost of doing it well. Hosted by filmmakers Ainsley Gardiner and Tearepa Kahi.

ACT OF WAR: THE OVERTHROW OF THE HAWAIIAN NATION – Tuesday November 13 at 8.30 PM

International Documentary, Pakipūmeka ō te Ao: In 1893, armed troops from the USS Boston landed at Honolulu in support of a treasonous coup d'etat against the constitutional sovereign of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Queen Lili'uokalani.

AIRINI MASON – Wednesday November 14 at 8.30 PM

NZ Documentary, Pakipūmeka Aotearoa: Kiwi surf star Airini Mason is on a quest to be the world’s best and talks about her move to Australia’s Gold Coast and the importance of whānau in helping her to achieve her goals.

MĀORI REGIONAL SPORTS AWARDS 2007 – Friday November 16 at 8.00 PM

Exclusive coverage of sports awards ceremonies held by iwi throughout the country – presented by Te Kauhoe Wano. Tonight: The sporting achievements of athletes, coaches, administrators and supporters from Te Tai Tokerau in the far north.

MAUMAHARA – Saturday November 17 at 8.00 PM

Employment: Kaumātua (elders) June Mariu, Keita Dawson (pictured) and Kingi Taurua reminisce about their first moves to the cities and their first jobs in this enthralling series of nostalgia.

2007 GILLETTE FUSION SERIES: KIWIS V FRANCE – Sunday November 18 at 12.00 PM

Delayed coverage of Saturday’s end-of-season test between New Zealand and France at Jean Bouin Stadium in Paris, France – the final instalment in this international rugby league tour.

HIDDEN – Sunday November 18 at 9.00 PM

Sunday Feature, Kiriata Rātapu: Dramatic psychological thriller from New Zealand. Deep within a forest, at a faraway adventure camp, a group of young ‘camp leaders’ play a fast and furious game of hide and seek.

Getting to Air

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Viewers can tune in to Māori Television in six ways:

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).

For More Information

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