GLOBALISATION AND MĀORI : THE ODD COUPLE

The effects of globalisation on New Zealand Māori are examined tonight, Monday October 10, on local documentary GLOBALISATION AND MĀORI at 8.30 PM.

Produced in 1999, the issues remain current because of ongoing economic, social, political, cultural and environmental implications for Māori in Aotearoa and people of the South Pacific.

After an initial introduction to Māori history and traditions, respected lawyer Moana Jackson makes comparisons with early colonisation and current globalisation, canvassing everything from the economic policies of the 1984 reform Labour government to the role of the IMF, World Bank and corporations in the global economy.

Following this is a specific analysis of the global economy by international environmental ecologist, Dr. Edward Goldsmith. Author of several books on the global economy and corporations, Dr. Goldsmith is familiar with the New Zealand context and warns of future global suffering, particularly indigenous peoples. Māori lawyer Tauni Sinclair and Auckland University Associate Professor of Law Jane Kelsey add an overview of international trade agreements and their effects on local economies.

Producer/director Tauni Sinclair says the objective of the documentary was to take the complex topic of globalisation and present it in a simplified and interesting way

“The use of an indigenous people within a small-privatised nation served as a perfect example to explain globalisation from a local context. The high calibre of participants, the excellent camera work and stills footage with the use of various contemporary and traditional music and sounds make this work more than a work of educational and academic quality,” he says.

This documentary preceded the world anti-globalisation movement and predicted huge demonstrations throughout the world. Important questions are raised and answered and provide a perspective that should not be missed.

GLOBALISATION AND MĀORI screens tonight, Monday October 10 at 8.30 PM.

PROGRAMMES COMING UP

MEET THE PRICK – Monday October 10 at 9.30 PM

An independent New Zealand documentary profiling the prominent Tuhoe activist Tame Iti - including his political views, artistic expressions and take on cultural taonga.

S.I.D.S: UNCOVERING THE MYSTERY – Tuesday October 11 at 8.30 PM

The heartbreaking phenomenon of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (S.I.D.S.) remains a fear for all new parents and a mystery for the medical and science communities. An informative and essential documentary for all parents.

KETE ARONUI – Wednesday October 12 at 10.00 PM

Rangi Kipa is a visual artist and ta moko artist who grew up in Waitara and now lives in Ohope. He works as an artist, ta moko practitioner, carver, sculptor and director of his own company, artmaori ltd, while also making and playing taonga puoro (traditional Māori instruments). Julie Kipa is a painter, tā moko artist, multi-media installation artist, designer, and writer and co-director of artmaori ltd. She is currently director of the Bachelor of Visual Culture programme at Te Whare Wananga ō Awanuiarangi in Whakatane and has taught was one of six ta moko artists working on Te Papa’s marae as part of Tā Moko – a History on Skin, presented during the 2004 New Zealand International Arts Festival.

NGĀTI NRL – Thursday October 13 at 8.00 PM

This Week on Ngāti NRL its do or die for Asquith, in their last chance game to make the semis in the Jim Beam Cup. Mark Horo is in his first year as the Asquith Magpie Coach is being pushed to his limit as individual players are letting the side down. Plus, featuring more action from Piripi Ranga, Desai Gupwell and Reuben Enoka.

(Māori and English languages)

CORPORATE WARRIORS – Friday October 14 at 8.30 PM

Ora finds out the workings of a glazier while Kiki learns how to become a wedding planner - just what he needs for future personal reference!

IWI TOA – Saturday October 15 at 6.30 PM

This week on Māori Television’s grassroots sports show: The Lion Foundation National Secondary Schools Championship brings together the top four teams from each region, all vying to be the top netball school in the country. This year’s tournament is played at the TSB Stadium in New Plymouth and the players’ skills and speed will be on show for the selectors looking to choose the national squad for next year’s Trans Tasman Tournament. On today’s show, commentators Eru Morgan and Evelyn Tobin are at the semi finals

LAND OF THE LITTLE KINGS – Sunday October 16 at 9.00 PM

A compelling documentary providing personal accounts of the forcible removal of indigenous Aboriginal children from their families, including musician and performer Archie Roach.

(English language)

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Via Saturn TV
If you receive Saturn TV, you can tune into Māori Television through channel button 33. Saturn Customers please: leave your decoders switched on to be able to receive this channel.

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Issue 83, 10 October 2005