Experienced broadcaster Shane Taurima (Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Kahungunu) joins the Māori Television Executive team in the interim position of Deputy Chief Executive – Organisational Transition, to lead the organisation’s change work programme through until 30 June 2019.
The on-going commitment to strengthening te reo Māori is further reinforced with the launch of the Crown’s draft Māori language strategy, the Maihi Karauna.
Māori Television remains committed to working with the E Tū Union to bring to a close a prolonged collective bargaining process in the interest of its staff.
Māori Television has called on the E Tū Union to ratify and bring to a close a prolonged collective bargaining process in the interest of its staff. Since initiation of negotiations 10 meetings have been held with a view to seek a resolution.
Announcing the latest celebration of Māori excellence in Aotearoa
Now in its third year, Māori Television’s Matariki Awards are back in 2018 with an impressive line-up of finalists recognised for their outstanding contribution to Māori achievement over the past year.
Twenty four finalists across eight categories will be honoured at this year’s ceremony, which is taking place at the Auckland War Memorial Museum on Saturday 14 July and will be broadcast live on Māori Television.
Iwi businessleader Jamie Tuuta (Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Tama, Te Ati Awa and Taranaki Tuturu) has today been announced as the new Chairman of the Māori Television Board.
Chairman of the Māori Television Board Hon Dame Georgina te Heuheu welcomes the appointment of Māori language consultant and broadcaster Kingi Kiriona (Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Apa) to the board.
