E-Pānui 213: Monday May 12 to Sunday May 18 2008
NEW CUP, NEW BLOOD ON NGĀTI NRL!
The show that gets up close to the hits, the tries and the lives of young players as they strive for NRL glory. A new supercharged NGĀTI NRL is back on Māori Television, Thursdays at 8.00 PM.
NGĀTI NRL follows the fortunes of this country’s most talented young league players. Away from their friends and families and living across the ditch, they’ve all sacrificed home comforts to chase the dream – no less than their very own NRL contract. To do that they’ll have to prove themselves against hundreds of other young hopefuls, and this show follows them through the highs, lows and sheer hard work to make that dream a reality.
Keeping it fresh is the name of the game this series, as NGĀTI NRL features a new cup - and hot new talent. The inaugural Toyota Youth Cup is a feeder competition into first grade, and a fast track to higher honours.
New to the show is Manly second-rower Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Te Arawa , Ngāti Kahungunu). Jared moved to Australia on a golf scholarship when he was 14, then traded his clubs for a footy ball. At just 19 those in the know say he’s got ‘star’ written all over him, and compare him with Sonny Bill Williams. Will he live up to expectation when he squares off against the likes of James Tamou, Sioeli Makaui and a host of other Māori and Pacific talent in the Toyota Cup?
The new blood continues with Joelin Rapana (Ngāti Toa), a monster winger with the Gold Coast Titans. One of 10 children from a Mormon family, Joelin was already making his name as a hot property when he took two years off to do missionary work for his church. Now he’s back – will he secure a first grade spot with the Gold Coast Titans? Watch and see!
Familiar faces also make a welcome return to the new series. Among them is Parramatta Eel, Rulon Nutira (Ngāi Tahu, Tongan), pictured, who has made captain this year – just reward for a blockbusting 2007. But will the strain of being away from his twin baby daughters and beautiful partner affect his game?
The Brisbane connection continues for Aoterangi Herangi (Ngāti Mahunga, Ngāti Mahuta, Tainui), a former member of the Warriors development side who made the move to Wynnum Manly Seagulls, a feeder club to the Broncos. Named the coaches’ player of the year in 2008, time is running out if Aoterangi wants to secure an NRL contract. Will this year be his time to shine?
Bone-crunching game footage combines with heart-felt personal stories – NGĀTI NRL is an insider’s view for the folks back home into these young men’s lives, and the cut-throat world of elite sport.
Follow the fascinating stories of up-and-coming Māori and Polynesian players in NGĀTI NRL, Thursdays at 8.00 PM on Māori Television.coming up ON MĀORI TELEVISION:
KETE ARONUI – Tuesday May 13 at 8.00 PM
Art series which showcases talented New Zealand artists from a wide range of disciplines. Tonight: Sculptor Robert Jahnke talks about the bicultural issues and protest that lie at the centre of his art.
THIS IS WHERE MY DOG IS BURIED – Tuesday May 13 at 8.30 PM
International Documentary, Pakipūmeka ō te Ao: former Israeli soldier retraces events that forced to make the ultimate choice – to kill or be killed. The director’s autobiographical account from when he lived as a settler in the Golan Heights.
HYUNDAI CODE – Thursday May 15 at 8.30 PM
Tawera Nikau and Jenny-May Coffin front New Zealand’s award-winning sports programme live from Māori Television’s Auckland studio. Check out the great guests, captivating kōrero and comical capers of ‘Brofessionals’ Matua Parkinson and Glen Osborne. This weeks guests: All Blacks winger Joe Rokocoko and Blues centre Anthony Tuitavake.
HOMAI TE PAKIPAKI – Friday May 16 at 8.30 PM
Māori Television’s interactive karaoke series live from its Auckland studio. Viewers vote for the winners of the weekly $1000 prize plus the chance to compete in the final for $10,000.
MŌTEATEA – Sunday May 18 at 5.00 PM
The final in the series that features performances of traditional waiata, with an explanation of the songs’ origin. Today: Mōteatea from Rongowhakaata, Kai Tahu and Ngāti Porou.
SORRY FOR THE KUNG FU – Sunday May 18 at 9.00 PM
Sunday Feature, Kiriata Rātapu: Croatian comedy. At the end of the Slavic wars, a pregnant young woman returns from Germany to her village in Croatia. Unbeknownst to her family the child she is carrying was fathered by an Asian.
Getting to Air
The daily schedule for Māori Television is:
| Monday to Friday | 3.00pm - 11.30pm | |
| Saturday & Sunday | 2.00pm - 11.30pm |
The daily schedule for Te Reo is:
Monday to Sunday |
|
8.00pm – 11.00pm |
Viewers can tune in to Māori Television in six ways:
1. Via Freeview
Available on Freeview channel 5. Visit www.freeviewnz.tv, call 0800-Freeview, or ask a salesperson 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).Viewers can tune in to Te Reo in two ways:
1. Via Freeview
Available on Freeview satellite channel 24. Visit www.freeviewnz.tv, call 0800-Freeview, or ask a sales person at a Freeview accredited appliance retailer.
2. As a Sky Digital subscriber
If you are a Sky Digital subscriber, you will find Te Reo on channel 59 of your Sky remote.
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 )
| Māori Television 9-15 Davis Crescent Newmarket AUCKLAND |
Māori Television P O Box 113-017 Newmarket AUCKLAND |
| Tel: | + 64 9 539 7000 | |
| Fax: | + 64 9 539 7199 | |
| Email: | info@maoritelevision.com |
| DISCLAIMER While Māori Television has taken every care to ensure that the information contained in this e-panui is complete and accurate, it does not represent or warrant the accuracy or completeness of any information in this e-panui or that this information is suitable for your intended use. Māori Television accepts no responsibility or liability arising from or in connection with your use of this e-panui and the information contained in it. Kia ora. |