Maori Television Highlights

Maori Television Highlights
Week 8: Monday February 19 – Sunday February 25 2007

Tangaroa With Pio – Monday February 19 at 8.00 PM
Comedian Pio Terei continues his coastal tour with a stopover on the Chatham Islands where he visits the new Moriori marae, fishes for blue cod and hunts for ancient sharks’ teeth.

Beah: A Black Woman Speaks (Monday Feature) – Monday February 19 at 8.30 PM
Take a look back at the amazing life of legendary African-American actress, Oscar-nominee, poet and political activist Beah Richards.

Honour Killing (International Doco) – Tuesday February 20 at 8.30 PM
A Turkish woman confronts her father who ordered her 13-year-old brother to carry out the honour killing of her boyfriend 18 years earlier. She can’t forget, but can she ever forgive?

Otara – Defying The Odds (NZ Doco) – Wednesday February 21 at 8.30 PM
Growing up on the ‘mean streets’ of Otara in Auckland doesn’t mean you can’t be a success, as the four inspirational people highlighted in this inspiring and award-winning documentary prove.

Code – Thursday February 22 at 8.30 PM (repeated Sunday February 25 at 3.30 PM)
The fast-paced sports show that doesn’t pull any punches and nets the best guests kicks off a new series with a 90-minute special. Book your seat on the sofa for hard-case interviews and plenty of laughs in front of a live studio audience at the national kapa haka festival in Manawatu.

Haka ‘07 – Thursday February 22 to Sunday February 25 at 10.00 PM, and Sunday February 25 at 10.30 AM
Prepare to have your spine well and truly tingled when the best kapa haka groups in the country compete in Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2007 in Palmerston North. As well as highlights every night, there’s a huge five-hour special live from the finals on Sunday.

Tutankhamun: A Murder Mystery – Friday February 23 at 8.30 PM
Two US homicide detectives using modern day forensic techniques to investigate the Egyptian boy king’s early death discover shocking evidence of conspiracy, murder and cover-up.

Maori Regional Sports Awards – Saturday February 24 at 6.00 PM
Exclusive coverage of regional awards ceremonies held late last year to pay homage to Maori athletes for their sporting prowess as well as those who have shown commitment and excellence in coaching, administration and support.

Children Of Zion – Saturday February 24 at 9.00 PM
Maori Rastafarians from the East Coast community of Ruatoria talk frankly about their beliefs, culture and why they are so committed to fighting the state through peaceful protest.

Blood And Bone – Saturday February 24 at 9.30 PM
In this gritty home-grown short film, a disillusioned old fighter goes in to battle for the one final time to save his teenage nephew from a drug debt, even though he could pay the ultimate price.

Te Tepu – Sunday February 25 at 5.00 PM (repeated Wednesday February 28 at 8.00 PM)
Current affairs show from a kaumatua (elder) perspective returns with a special focusing on Te Matatini and the pros and cons of the competitive nature of kapa haka. Presenter Te Waihoroi Shortland canvasses the thoughts of former judging panel chairman Timoti Karetu and judge Te Wharehuia Milroy.

Waiata Mai 07 – Sunday February 25 at 9.00 PM
Delayed coverage of this week’s inaugural Maori Music Awards honouring icons of Maori music and featuring both traditional and contemporary Maori artists and composers at a gala event in Palmerston North.

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