HIGHLIGHTS June 27 - July 3 2010
FOX MEMORIAL SHIELD – Sunday 27 June at 2.00 PM, Saturday July 3 at 2.00 PM
Tune in for delayed coverage each week as Auckland’s premiere rugby league teams battle for the Fox Memorial Shield. Sunday’s game: Northcote v Otahuhu; Saturday’s game: Mt Albert v Papakura.
TANGAROA WITH PIO – Sunday June 27 at 5.00 PM
In Niue this week, presenter Pio Terei treks through the coral bush to go caving before learning how to set bait and catch the beautifully-coloured coconut crabs. Then it’s night diving for crayfish!
KAITANGATA TWITCH – Sunday June 27 at 7.00 PM
Action, adventure, magic and CGI combine in this award-winning series about a 13 year old girl, her family, the place they live and the incredible events that will shake them all. Based on a novel by Margaret Mahy. Tonight: Rufus is tempted by Cardwell to a richer life. Kate and Nick blow up Cardwell’s billboard, and Meredith goes back into her dream and discovers the frightening truth.
SOUNDS OF HOPE – Sunday June 27 at 9.30 PM
Maori Television devotes primetime hours on June 27 and 28 to put the spotlight on the issue of child abuse in Aotearoa. SOUNDS OF HOPE is the contribution of our musicians to the kaupapa, featuring performances and interviews with the likes of Maisey Rika, Young Sid, Kotuku Choir, Hollie Smith and Dallas Tamaira from Fat Freddy’s Drop.
TAMARIKI ORA: A NEW BEGINNING – Monday June 28 at 8.00 PM
For a second night, the channel focuses on child abuse in Aotearoa. This special broadcast explores the current state of child abuse in New Zealand with an emphasis on practical solutions. Julian Wilcox hosts. Supported by NZ On Air’s Platinum Television Fund.
BENEATH THE MAORI MOON – Thursday July 1 at 8.00 PM
In the centenary year of Maori rugby, a series on the subject based on the acclaimed book by Malcolm Mulholland. Tonight: A look at the confrontational side of rugby. Players that relish the close quarter action earning respect by their nature of play. Albie Pryor, Billy Bush and Rua Tipoki are amongst the players profiled.
HYUNDAI CODE – Thursday July 1 at 8.30 PM
The fun continues on this well-loved, live sport entertainment show. Presenters Jenny May Coffin, Awen Guttenbeil, Glen Osborne and Ruben Wikithe are joined by an array of illustrious guests from the world of sport, in the studio and out in the field.
HUNTING AOTEAROA – Thursday July 1 at 9.30 PM
Must-watch viewing for hunting enthusiasts. Tonight, host Howard Morrison Jnr heads out with a few of the locals in Hicks Bay, for a deer and pig hunt.
PHUNK NATION – Friday July 2 at 8.00 PM
A rollercoaster journey that follows world-class hip hop dance crew Prestige through the rural heartland of New Zealand. In Hawera this week, world-class hip-hop dance crew Prestige try their hand at sheep farming with the ‘Fred Dagg’ of Tarata, and find out what it’s like to crash in a helicopter.
HOMAI TE PAKIPAKI – Friday July 2 at 8.30 PM
An interactive singing competition, live from Maori Television’s Auckland studio. Viewers vote for who they want to win the weekly prize of $1,000, plus the chance to compete in the final for $10,000.
WILLIE JACKSON’S NEWSBITES – Friday July 2 at 10.00 PM
Willie Jackson dines out on the news and the newsmakers. Meanwhile performance satirist, Toi Iti, puts together his own recipe for race relations in Half-Caste Broadcast.
SERIES FINALES THIS WEEK:
NO SWEAT PARENTING – Tuesday June 29 at 8.00 PM
Pio Terei and Stacey Morrison present a fun-filled series about the joys and challenges of raising a family. Tonight: Broadcaster Mike McRoberts with son Ben and daughter Maia.
THE CIRCUIT – Tuesday June 29 at 9.30 PM
Award-winning Australian series about a city lawyer with indigenous roots, who takes a post on the Kimberley Circuit Court. Tonight: Drew’s journey ‘home’ is complete as he walks the land of his ancestors with Mick and the elders. Sam and Louise’s wedding doesn’t go off without a hitch, but Peter finally has a win at Jalwarra.
ASIA DOWNUNDER – Tuesday June 29 at 10.30 PM
The Asian population is the fastest-growing ethnic group in New Zealand. This show takes a look at what this group thinks about and why, and their hopes for the future.
MOTEATEA – Wednesday June 30 at 8.00 PM
Tonight: Moteatea from Taranaki, and Radio NZ archive recordings of waiata from Ngapuhi and Ngati Porou.
ITI POUNAMU – Wednesday June 30 at 9.30 PM
A series of New Zealand short films, news and interviews presented by Ainsley Gardiner and Tearepa Kahi. Tonight: ‘Careful With That Axe’, and ‘The Knock’.
Ends
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