CRACK THE NEW CODE – ON MĀORI TELEVISION!
Fans of Māori Television’s award-winning sports entertainment show HYUNDAI CODE will see a new and improved ‘Mean, Māori, Mean’ version in the season premiere this Thursday February 28 at 8.30 PM (repeats Sunday March 2 at 4.00 PM).
Voted Best Sports Programme at last year’s Air New Zealand Screen Awards, HYUNDAI CODE is an hour-long live-to-air show – now in its fourth year – which is filmed in front of a studio audience at Māori Television’s Newmarket, Auckland, headquarters.
Favourite hosts Tawera Nikau and Jenny-May Coffin are rejoined by Warriors’ Wairangi Koopu and the ‘Brofessionals’ – aka first cousins Glen Osborne (Oz) and Matua Parkinson (Mutz) – for more news, inside stories and off-camera action with Kiwi sports stars excelling at home and abroad.
HYUNDAI CODE will still score the best guests – past names include Graham Henry, Benji Marshall, David Tua, Ray Sefo, Temepara George, Greg Murphy, Pero Cameron, Ana Scarlett and Luke McAlister – but the goalposts have changed slightly with new production company Toa TV taking over the reins and new sponsor Hyundai joining the team.
Toa TV executive producer Te Kauhoe Wano says the show will continue its mix of irreverent and cheeky sporting discussions with high profile athletes as well as popular inserts such as the Brofessionals.
However, new or revamped segments include Tohunga Time with former Kiwi league legend and mentor Nikau; Tā Moko where Māori athletes reveal their tattoo and the stories behind the design; Te Arahi Maipi’s slightly off-beat weekly sports wrap, Code Cuzzies; and Bro’s Comp– where the ‘bro’s’ challenge another panellist, guest or audience member in a ‘mini-sport’ such as basketball or apple bobbing.
“This year, HYUNDAI CODE not only canvasses New Zealand’s big three – rugby, league and netball – but will also cover sporting codes that are challenging athletes globally,” says Te Kauhoe.
Book your ringside seat for hard-case interviews and plenty of laughs with HYUNDAI CODE – starting this Thursday at 8.30 PM (with repeats every Sunday at 4.00 PM).coming up ON MĀORI TELEVISION:
MANU KŌRERO 2007 – Weekdays at 6.00 PM from February 25
The best young Māori speechmakers from secondary schools all over the country compete against each other in a prestigious contest dating back to 1965.
NATIVE AFFAIRS: SUMMER SERIES – Monday February 25 at 8.30 PM
Tonight: Victims of parolees who re-offend speak out; a debate about restorative and marae justice; witchcraft in Vanuatu; eco-tourism by Māori; and the first graduates of kura kaupapa unite to compete at Māoridom's biggest cultural event.
SAYONARA CHANGI – Tuesday February 26 at 8.30 PM
International Documentary, Pakipūmeka ō Te Ao: Singapore’s infamous Changi Prison, where some of the worst atrocities of the war were committed by the Japanese military, was torn down in 2004. This documentary takes six ex-prisoners of war to visit the prison for the last time.
E TŪ KAHIKATEA – Wednesday February 27 at 8.00 PM
Personal stories of Māori leaders who have challenged and inspired. Tonight: Author Katarina Mataira reveals how the nuns could not tame her, partying with New Zealand’s art elite and what finally convinced her to receive tā moko. (Māori language with English language subtitles)
KOTAHI MANO KĀIKA – Wednesday February 27 at 8.30 PM
NZ Documentary, Pakipūmeka Aotearoa: The revival of the Māori language in the South Island. By the year 2025, Kāi Tahu hopes to have at least 1,000 tribal homes speaking te reo Māori as a natural language of communication.
TOA: TOA O AOTEAROA – Thursday February 21 at 9.30 PM
Step into the fighting ring as exponents of traditional Māori weaponry come together to be pushed to the limit physically and mentally. Their ultimate challenge? To face the most grueling challenges and become the supreme Māori warrior!
BASSLINE – Friday February 29 at 8.30 PM
New Zealand ’s modern-day musical movement is captured in action on stage. Tonight: Che Fu’s father Tigi Ness is the front man for Unity Pacific which released their second album Into the Dread in mid-2007.
TŪ TE PUEHU – Saturday March 1 at 5.00 PM
New! Hinurewa Poutu and Tupoutahi Winitana (pictured) return in this popular sports lifestyle show for rangatahi which aims to inspire activity and healthy life choices for young people.
PARADISE FOUND – Sunday March 2 at 9.00 PM
Sunday Feature, Kiriata Rātapu: Kiefer Sutherland stars as celebrated French painter Paul Gauguin in director Mario Andreacchio's slice of life biopic. The devoted artist travels to the South Seas in order to realise his true potential on the canvas.
Getting to Air
Our daily schedule is:
| Monday to Friday | 3.00pm - 11.30pm | |
| Saturday | 2.00pm - 11.30pm |
| 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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