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Tuning in to Māori TelevisionViewers can tune in to Māori Television in five ways: Via the UHF frequencyTo receive Māori Television via the UHF frequency, viewers need to have a UHF aerial and be within the coverage area. Via Satellite If viewers are not within our UHF coverage area, they can access Māori Television via satellite by purchasing a satellite dish and receiver from their local television aerial installation service. As a SKY Digital subscriberSKY Digital subscribers will find Māori Television on Channel 33 of their SKY remotes. They can tune in to Channel 33 now to catch highlights of programmes on Māori Television. As a SKY UHF subscriberSKY UHF subscribers will find Māori Television on button 6 of their SKY remotes. Via Saturn TV For More InformationCheck our website www.maoritelevision.com or for guidance on how to tune-in call 0800 MA TATOU ( 0800 62 82868 )
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Issue 70, 11 July 2005
A FITTING FINALE FOR TAKATAAPUI TAKATAAPUI – New Zealand’s only lifestyle series for gay, lesbian and transgender Māori – is set to screen a fitting finale this Friday July 17 at 9.30 PM. Presenters Tania Simon, Taurewa Biddle and Ramon Te Wake join together in this week’s final to reflect on the highlights of both series’ that have screened on Māori Television. Says Ramon: “We’ve met so many fantabulous people – at their work, on the stage, on the sportsfield and in their homes.” The final episode pays tribute to some of the highlights and characters that have added to the vibrant tapestry of gay Māori in Aotearoa. William Ormond (Ngāti Kahungunu) is by day a self-confessed insecure worker at the Auckland International Airport. But, by night William undergoes a massive transformation to become the larger-than-life Miss Kola. “William fits into Miss Kola’s life. He’s probably the real person, whereas Miss Kola’s more fantasy. William is insecure, whereas Kola doesn’t give two hoots about what is happening. It’s like being married to yourself, but we’ve got a common purpose,” says William. From drag queens to just a drag, regular safe sex presenter Wairua Sadler re-screens his segment on stalking. “Tonight, an issue that affects not just the famous, but the fabulously ordinary people like you and me. Stalking is the wilful, malicious and repeated harassment of another person. Surprisingly, most will be our ex-partners,” he says. The final of TAKATAAPUI also revisits with dvice store owner Ema Lyon (Ngāti Porou) and glitter artist Rueben Patterson (Ngāti Rangitihi) to reflect on being gay and being in business. And, celebrated radio announcer Henare Te Ua shares his experiences from a time when homosexuality was less accepted in society. “I remember in the early days in Auckland when there was only one gay club open. Putting things into perspective, I’m talking about a period when there was entrapment by the police and male to male sexuality was a criminal offence. If you were discovered by police, you’d be thrown into prison. Those same people put together the fabric of what you’re enjoying today, so never ever forget them,” he says. TAKATAAPUI screens its series final this Friday July 17 at 9.30 PM.
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Hawaii – just the name conjures up images of a tropical island paradise. But, beyond the tourism Mecca and magnet for all things romantic and beautiful lurks another Hawaii. See what is hidden behind this perceived paradise on this week’s international documentary. 
A fourteen-year-old boy, forced to provide for his younger siblings after the death of their parents, is driven to quit school and smuggle goods across the Iran / Iraq border in this disturbing international short documentary. 
Dynamic characters, wondrous creatures and talking carvings come alive in the mystical world of Moko Toa - Māoridom's first superhero. Sit back for a mystical and magical Sunday Feature this week on Māori Television. 
