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Highlight for Week 14, 2008 - Mar 31st to Apr 6th

TOI WHAKAARI - Monday, Mar 31st at 6p.m.

 Weekdays at 6.00 PM

 A celebration of traditional Maori performing arts from Te Arawa 21 Kapa Haka Competition held at the Energy Events Centre in Rotorua in November 2007. Features Tuhourangi Ngati Wahiao (March 31); Taniwharau (April 1); Iti Kahurangi (April 2); Tu Te Manawa Maurea (April 3); and Nga Huia Kaimanawa (April 4). (Maori language) 

INSIDE ISLAM (INTERNATIONAL DOCO) - Monday, Mar 31st at 10p.m.
In-depth series profiling Islam's followers, traditions, ceremonies and origins. Tonight: All the Wealth Belongs to Allah. The Shariah defines certain rules that regulate company structure, effectively preventing abuse and corruption.

WARRANT OF FITNESS (HEALTH) - Tuesday, Apr 1st at 8p.m.
The finale in this fascinating series that promotes whanau, hapu and iwi health. Tonight: Statistics show that Maori men have unacceptably poor health – but why is this? And what can be done? Dr Rawiri Jansen gives some practical tips on where to start while John Tamihere goes for a health check. 

NEXT WAVE: THE SCIENCE OF TSUNAMIS (INTERNATIONAL DOCO) - Tuesday, Apr 1st at 8:30p.m.
Most Pacific Rim countries participate in an advanced tsunami warning system – but when the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami struck, no such system existed for that region. This documentary recounts the events of that disaster and explores the potential for more occurrences. 

HAIDA ART (INTERNATIONAL DOCO) - Tuesday, Apr 1st at 10p.m.
New! Explores the diversity of Haida culture – an indigenous nation based in the Canadian Pacific north-west – and its survival in a modern world. Haida artists keep the culture and stories of their people alive through painting, sculpture, totem poles, masks and abstract art.  

TE TEPU (CURRENT AFFAIRS) - Wednesday, Apr 2nd at 9:30p.m.
New! The country’s best speakers of te reo Maori debate, discuss and analyse local, national and international issues. Tonight: It’s election year so presenter Waihoroi Shortland hits the road to Waitangi to canvas the views of Maori from around the country on what the year ahead holds for Maori. (Maori language with English language subtitles) 

HYUNDAI HEKE NGARU (SPORTS) - Thursday, Apr 3rd at 8p.m.
Surf sports show presented by Daniel Kereopa and Whakaangi Rongonui which follows the recent Hyundai Longboard Tour and national champs. Tonight: The Christchurch surfing culture plus a round-up of the tour so far. 

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION (NZ DOCO) - Thursday, Apr 3rd at 8:30p.m.
A rare opportunity to meet the children who were born into activism. All have wisdom beyond their years as the result of a privileged insight into social justice and political reform built by their parent’s activism.

TOA: TOA O AOTEAROA - Thursday, Apr 3rd at 9:30p.m.
Unique reality series showcasing practitioners of traditional Maori weaponry at their best. Tonight: Hauora is the hardest challenge for the warriors to face so far – and a ‘mystery fighter’ is introduced as a 13th warrior much to the disgust of the Kahui Toa.

BREAKING THE BOUNDARIES: A MAORI VIOLINIST IN CHINA (SUNDAY FEATURE) - Sunday, Apr 6th at 9p.m.
One of the country’s most talented and innovative violinists Elena (Ngati Kahungunu) performs her ‘cultural symphony’ in China. Ecstatic festival-goers danced in the aisles and joined Elena and her colleagues on stage during her concerts at the Shanghai International Festival of the Arts. 

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