Māori Television
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Template:Uk-roi tv net infobox Template:Uk-roi tv net infobox/service|| |}} Mäori television is a New Zealand TV station broadcasting programmes that make a significant contribution to the revitalisation of te reo and tikanga Māori.
Twentieth-century broadcasting in Māori was provided by various New Zealand TV stations until Māori Television, a station funded by the New Zealand Government, started broadcasting on 28 March 2004, based in the inner-Auckland suburb of Newmarket.
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Mission
To revitalise Maori language and culture through broadcasting.
Maori Television Service Act 2003
The relevant legislation, the Maori Television Service Act 2003 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".
The Act defines the responsibilities of these groups:
- Government
- Te Putahi Paoho (Maori Electoral College)
Programming
- Korero mai: soap opera teaching Maori language six days a week at 7pm (with a repeat at 10:30 or 11)
- Te Kaea: Ngarimu Daniels and Julian Wilcox (and others) host 20-30 minutes of news (including sport) and weather every evening at 7:30pm (repeated at 11 or 11.30, with -- since 1 August 2005 -- English subtitles)
- Te Heteri: current affairs
- Mana tangata: profiles of well-known Maori people
- Maorioke: vocal talent quest
- He Raranga Korero - repeating and enhancing relevant documentaries from the past 30 years
- Marae DIY: renovating meeting houses
- Kai time on the road: cop and chef seek traditional recipes
- Cyberworld: Maori perspective on technology and internet
- Maori classics: Prince Tui Teka and Billy T James
- Feature films (some being repeated):
- Mauri
- Never Say Die
- Ngati
- Ruby and Rata
- Utu
- The Quiet Earth
- ShortEnz: a compilation of New Zealand short films made between 1970 and 2002
- and many hours of programming for children every week
Membership
They are seven members of Board of Directors. These are Crown appointees are Wayne Walden, Wena Tait and Rod Cornelius. Te Pūtahi Pāoho appointees are Craig Soper, Garry Muriwai Amohaere Houkamau and Leonie Pihama.
Committes
There are two standing committees The Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee. Members of the Audit Committee are Garry Muriwai, Amohaere Houkamau, and Craig Soper. Members of the Remuneration Committee are Wayne Walden, Wena Tait and Rod Cornelius.
Executive Team
- Chief Executive: Jim Mather
- GM Operations: Barry Russ
- GM Finance and Administration: Alan Withrington
- GM Reo & Programming: Tawini Rangihau
- GM Sales: Marketing and Communication: Sonya Haggie
Reference
- Māori Television Site 2006 [1] Retrieved Feb. 20 2006