Maori Television
Twentieth-century broadcasting in Māori was provided 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, in response to the growing discontent toward the Maori population and the need to quell its unrest.
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 people
- Korero mai: soap opera teaching Maori language
- Marae DIY: renovating chef seek traditional Prince Tui Teka and Billy T James
- Feature films:
- Mauri
- Ngati
- Utu
- The Quiet Earth
- ShortEnz: a compilation of New Zealand short films made between 1970 and 2002
People
- Acting Chief Executive: Ani Waaka
