New this week
Maumahara – series premiere, Wednesday 24 August at 8pm
Homai Te Pakipaki Grand Final – live from the Logan Campbell Centre on Friday 26 August at 8.30pm

Season finals this week
Fox Memorial Sheild 2011 – final on Sunday 21 August at 1.30pm
Tangaroa with Pio – season final, Sunday 21 August at 5pm
I know a Sheila Like That – season final, Tuesday 23 August at 8pm

Coming soon
Tangaroa with Pio – new season on Sunday 28 August at 5pm
Rugby World Cup 2011 – All 48 games free-to-air, kick off Friday 9 September: http://www.maoritelevision.com/default.aspx?tabid=579&pid=2037&t=f
Boy – Saturday 1 October (free-to-air exclusive)

SATURDAY 20 AUGUST 2011

7.00 pm Head Start G

The nine remaining contestants face their toughest clients yet with the help of world body painting champion Yolanda Bartram and former What Now presenter Tumehe Rongonui.

8.30 pm The Green Chain AO

Joe Harawira our own homegrown version of Erin Brockovich fought to find out the truth behind the sickness that afflicted his community.

9.30 pm The Last Bullet AO

In the Borneo jungle are two men, but only one is likely to survive. A psychological battle between two enemy soldiers during the final days of World War II. A story of courage, compassion and strength.
(REPEAT)

SUNDAY 21 AUGUST 2011

1:30 pm Fox Memorial Shield 2011
Tune in each week as Auckland’s premiere rugby league teams battle it out on the field for the 2011 Fox Memorial Shield. Today: Fox Memorial Sheild 2011 Final.
(FINAL)

5:00 pm Tangaroa with Pio G
We go retro and check out all the highlights from this season of Tangaroa with Pio.
(FINAL)

7.00 pm Bring Your Boots Oz G
Former All Black and Maori Television funny man Glen Osborne takes viewers on a heartfelt and hilarious tour of New Zealand’s rugby clubs. Tonight: Clifton Rugby Club, Waitara.

8.30 pm Empties AO
A comic love story about a man who refuses to accept that old age is empty of love, meaning and value to society.

MONDAY 22 AUGUST 2011
8.30 pm Native Affairs
Julian Wilcox and the team investigate regional and national stories from a Maori perspective as well as international indigenous news.

9.30 pm Manly Monday Night Football
Monday night is Manly night on Maori Television! New Zealand’s second-favourite NRL team returns to our screens, free-to-air, for the 2011 season. Tonight: Sea Eagles v Bulldogs.

TUESDAY 23 AUGUST 2011
8.00 pm I Know a Sheila Like That PGR

An in-depth look into the lives of women who are challenging accepted female roles in today’s society.
(FINAL)

8.30pm First Australians G

First Australians chronicles the birth of contemporary Australia as never told before, from the perspective of its first people. First Australians chronicles the collision of two worlds and the genesis of a new nation.
(REPEAT)

9.30 pm Blackstone AO 21-3
A compelling series based on the fictional Blackstone First Nation, suffering as a result of the corruption of its Chief and Council. Tonight: When Andy coordinates a vote to replace Leona, she moves off Blackstone and pursues the conviction of Phil Henry.

WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST 2011
8.00 pm Maumahara G
Kahungunu kaumatua tell stories from the past, threaded by music of the time. Tonight: Kaumatua reminisce about growing up during the depression years, living in a kauta with dirt floors.
(PREMIERE)

9.30 pm Te Kauta PGR
A risqué chat show featuring guests who reminisce about their younger days and some of their most naughty secrets never told or seen on television before. Tonight: Naida Glavich.

THURSDAY 25 AUGUST 2011
8.00 pm Rugby World Cup Classic Matches G

The stars come out to play with the most thrilling moments in international rugby from the first Rugby World Cup, 1987, to the grand final in France 20 years later. Tonight: Australia v England, 2003.
(REPEAT)

8.30 pm Hyundai Code

Fun-loving sport entertainment show with a star presenter line-up of Jenny-May Coffin, Awen Guttenbeil, Glen Osborne and Ruben Wiki, and an array of illustrious sporting guests.
(LIVE)

9.30 pm Hunting Aotearoa AO 21-30

Howie starts his journey through the Hawai’i Islands. First meeting with Chinky and Marshall on Molokai Island. He heads out for a hunt for Axis deer which is a staple food-source on the island.

FRIDAY 26 AUGUST 2011

8.00 pm Beneath the Maori Moon G
Tonight looks at the future of the Maori game and team. Includes in-depth interviews with players, administrators and coaches and follows the NZ Maori team as they prepare for their match against Ireland.
(REPEAT)

8.30 pm Homai Te Pakipaki G
Tune in to see the finest homegrown talent in Aotearoa sing their hearts out and entertain in style. Viewers’ votes decide who will win the ultimate prize of $10,000 in tonight’s Grand Final. Paki Up!
(GRAND FINAL)

ENDS

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