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Maori Television

Twentieth-century broadcasting in Maori was spasmodically done by various New Zealand TV stations. Māori Television, a station funded by the New Zealand Government, started broadcasting on 28 March 2004 based in Newmarket.

Table of contents

1 Mission 2 Stakeholders 3 Programming 4 People 5 External link

Mission

To revitalise Maori language and culture through broadcasting. The relevant legislation says "The principal function of the Service is to promote te reo Maori me nga tikanga Maori through the provision of a high quality, cost-effective Maori television service, in both Maori and English, that informs, educates, and entertains a broad viewing audience, and, in doing so, enriches New Zealand's society, culture, and heritage".

Stakeholders

• Government
• Maori Television Electoral College (Te Putahi Paoho)

Programming

• Te Kaea: Ngarimu Daniels hosts news every evening
• Mana tangata: profiles of well-known Maori
• Korero mai: soap opera teaching Maori language
• Marae DIY: renovating meeting houses
• Kai time on the road: cop and chef seek traditional recipes
• Maori classics: Prince Tui Teka and Billy T James
• Feature films:
  • Ngati
  • Utu

People

• Acting Chief Executive: Ani Waaka

External link

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