HIGHLIGHTS Dec 6 - Dec 12 2009
THE NEW MIGRATION – Sunday December 6 at 8.00 PM
Young Maori redefine their idea of success by heading home, to reclaim their iwi and hapu roots. Tonight: Korey Atama takes a journey of self-discovery back to Kaeo.
2009 MAORI SPORTS AWARDS – Sunday December 6 at 9.00 PM
The awards night, held this year at the Telstra Clear Stadium, is a chance to congratulate Maori sporting stars for their successes. Many of them will be sporting heroes who are regularly showcased on the channel’s sports shows such as Hyundai CODE. This is their big night out and Maori Television will be there to take the celebrations to households all across the motu.
GLORIES OF ISLAMIC ART – Monday December 7 at 8.00 PM
Showcasing the glorious legacy of Islamic artists and architects. Tonight: Cairo was one of the flashpoints of early struggles between two Islamic faiths, the Sunni and Shi’a.
AUNTY MOVES IN – Monday December 7 at 9.00 PM
Big-hearted ‘aunties’ lend practical advice to whanau facing a range of challenges. This week, Aunty Amiria travels to Dargaville to meet with a beautiful whanau caring for their mother Ellen, who has Alzheimer’s.
THE FORGOTTEN ISLAND (INTERNATIONAL DOCO) – Tuesday December 8 at 8.30 PM
The forgotten island of Socotra, sometimes referred to as The Island of the Phoenix, a paradise on earth.
KETE ARONUI – Tuesday December 8 at 9.30 PM
Series premiere! A showcase of talented New Zealand artists from a wide range of disciplines. Tonight: Wayne Te Rangi is a mouth painter, father, son and role model. An inspiring tale of survival and courage.
E TU KAHIKATEA – Wednesday December 9 at 9.30 PM
Profiling Maori leaders who have challenged and inspired their people and the nation. Today: The adored professor, Wharehuia Milroy, is driven to right a childhood wrong.
BREAKERS NBL – Thursday December 10 at 8.30 PM, repeats Saturday December 12 at 2.00 PM
Get behind the NZ Breakers with free-to-air coverage of the Australian National Basketball League 2009-2010 season. Tonight: Breakers take on Perth Wildcats.
STEP INTO LIQUID – Saturday December 12 at 9.00 PM
The wild and wonderful world of the high-action sport of surfing filmed at some of the best, and most unlikely, surf spots around the world.
Merilee Andrews
Publicist
Maori Television
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M 021 274 0495
merilee.andrews@maoritelevision.com
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