HIGHLIGHTS Jan 3 – Jan 9 2010

THE NEW MIGRATION – Sunday January 3 at 8.00 PM
Young Maori redefine their idea of success by heading home, to reclaim their iwi and hapu roots. Tonight: La-Verne King left behind a successful career as a lawyer in Auckland, to move back to Taemaro.

THE HONEYMOONERS (Sunday Feature) – Sunday January 3 at 8.30 PM
A jilted groom and an unemployed waitress make an unlikely alliance when they are thrown together in unusual circumstances in the depths of rural Ireland. A romantic comedy shot with a digital camera in just 18 days.

KETE ARONUI – Tuesday January 5 9.30 PM
Art series which showcases talented New Zealand artists from a wide range of disciplines. Tonight: Inia Maxwell, a leading influence in kapa haka and breaking new ground in the advertising world.

ITI POUNAMU – Tuesday January 5 at 10.00 PM
A series of New Zealand short films, news and interviews presented by Ainsley Gardiner and Tearepa Kahi. Tonight: ‘Betty Banned Sweets’ by Michelle Savill. Ben and his mother have a strangely co-dependent relationship, something he’s actively trying to change. But as he makes plans to get away, his mother is putting equal energy into planning his birthday party. Soon his future will be decided – but not necessarily by himself.

BREAKERS NBL – Thursday January 7 at 8.30 PM, repeats Saturday January 9 at 2.00 PM
Get behind the NZ Breakers with free-to-air coverage of the Australian National Basketball League 2009-2010 season. Tonight: NZ Breakers v Wollongong Hawks.

HUNTING AOTEAROA – Thursday January 7 at 10.30 PM
Howie Morrison Jnr travels to the pig hunting paradise of the Chatham Islands, followed by another hunt for an elusive 200-pounder.

BRING IT ON – Friday January 8 at 8.30 PM
Series premiere! Showcasing the secondary schools competing for the title of number one hip hop group in Auckland. Tonight: A catch up with organiser Talanoa Raine, who explains how the competition started.  Featuring performances from South Auckland High Schools, and the Bring It On All Stars have a little surprise in store.                  

Merilee Andrews
Publicist
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