Maori Television – Highlights

Maori Television – Highlights
Week 32: Saturday 04 August 2012 – 10 August 2012

New this week
Tatai Hono, 4 August
Te Irikura (Maori art and craft series), 5 August
Sunday Feature: Winter In Wartime, 5 August
Documentary: Ice Man, 7 August

Season finals this week
Indigenous Insight, 7 August

Coming soon
Project Matauranga (science series), 14 August
We Shall Remain, 21 August
Deane Waretini: Now is the Hour (comedy documentary), 31 August
The Insatiable Moon

SATURDAY 04 AUGUST 2012


8.00 pm Tatai Hono G
A half-hour programme exploring the lives of Maori who have lost the knowledge of their tribal affiliations, language and tikanga, this series helps reconnect them with their people.
(PREMIERE)

8.30 pm Documentary: Rescue of Iani Lingurar G
Alana and Iani's story helps shed light on the tragic Romanian orphanage system, and the reasons why Romania is closing its doors to international adoptions (part 2).
(FINAL)

9.30 pm Saturday Feature: The Wind that Shakes the Barley G
A compelling story of the courage and sacrifice of Irish workers in 1919 facing the ruthless "Black and Tan" squads that were being shipped from Britain to block Ireland's bid for independence.
(REPEAT)


SUNDAY 05 AUGUST 2012

5.00 pm Te Irikura G
We begin our journey into the world of traditional Maori Arts at Te Puia, the NZ Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and become familiar with the different concepts surrounding taonga Maori.
(PREMIERE)

7.00 pm Kai Time on the Road G
Peter Peeti, Maori Television’s celebrity chef, travels the country to showcase and celebrate the rich natural resources of Aotearoa. Tonight: Rotorua Trout Tournament.

8.00 pm Hoiho G
The Whanau Horse Trekkers of Rangitane round trip of 200 km has been going strong for 30 years. We join them as they trek through the 18000-acre Owhanga Station.

8.30 pm Sunday Feature: Winter In Wartime AO
A teenage boy named Michiel tries to help the Dutch resistance during World War II by helping a British pilot stay out of German hands during the occupation of the Netherlands.

MONDAY 06 AUGUST 2012

8.00 pm Whare Taonga G
Tatai Hono – The church and marae that stands in inner-city Auckland became a cultural centre for urban Maori in the 1960’s, a place of gathering for iwi away from home and for people of all denominations.

8.30 pm Native Affairs
Julian Wilcox and the award-winning current affairs team investigate regional and national stories from a Maori perspective, as well as international indigenous news.

TUESDAY 07 AUGUST 2012


8.30 pm Documentary: Ice Man AO
The amazing story of one man’s campaign to take his message about climate change and protection of the environment to the world.

9.30 pm Drama: Cashing In AO
Liz tries to convince Matthew to keep their dirty little secret. Justin searches for answers about his past while Cheyenne’s attempts to resist Derek’s charm weakens.
(REPEAT)


10.30 pm Witness G
A selection of Al Jazeera Witness films telling stories of the unique lives and challenges of ordinary people around the world.

WEDNESDAY 08 AUGUST 2012


8.00 pm Te Tepu G
Chris Winitana presents a current affairs show where prominent kaumatua as well as the country’s best te reo Maori speakers share their views on local, national and international issues.

8.30 pm Kowhao Rau G
Quinton Hita visits elders in the central northern area on his horse. They share their stories of their area with us. Tonight Quinton meets with Tanekare Wilson.

THURSDAY 09 AUGUST 2012


8.30 pm Code
Fun-loving sport entertainment show presented by Jenny May Coffin and Glen Osborne plus a crack-up couch crew who welcome an array of illustrious sporting guests.
(LIVE)


9.30 pm Hunting Aotearoa AO
Tonight we look back at the series to date, showing highlights, featuring Howie Morrison Jnr and his exit from the show to Matua Parkinson as he settles in as new presenter of Hunting Aotearoa.


10.30 pm Ministry Of League
Tune in for the latest reviews and previews of New Zealand’s premier regional sports competition, the Fox Memorial Shield.

FRIDAY 10 AUGUST 2012


8.30 pm Homai Te Pakipaki
Are you ready to be razzled and dazzled by some of our very own home grown singing talent? Warm up those vocal chords because Homai Te Pakipaki is back yet again with host Matai Smith.
(LIVE)

10.30 pm The Nutters Club AO
Mike King hosts a fearless and frank discussion with studio guests. Tonight: Ross Thompson was once a man with a head full of hate tonight shares his message of the changes in his life.

ENDS

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