Maori Television Highlights

Maori Television Highlights
Week 21: Sunday May 17 – Saturday May 23 2009

STORM OF EMOTIONS (SUNDAY FEATURE) – Sunday May 17 at 9.00 PM
In 2005, the Israeli Government ordered the evacuation of the Gaza Strip, a move intended to advance the peace process between the state and its neighbours. For those living there, this decision to massive upheaval, described by these documentary-makers as the most complex and sensitive mission ever to be undertaken by the police forces. This film was shot over 20 days, shows events as they happened, and captures the raw emotion of the people during a significant period of that nation’s history.

KO TAWA – Sunday May 17 at 8.30 PM
A series based on the incredible taonga from the collection of 19th Century colonial figure, Captain Gilbert Mair. Tuhawhe, is a bone-handled axe presented to Tawa – the name given to Mair by Maori - in 1872. Through Tuhawhe a story of dispossession, land loss and injustice for an innocent man - Mokomoko - is told. Professor Ranginui Walker and Te Kahautu Maxwell from Whakatohea recount the story of Mokomoko.

411 – Monday May 18 at 9.30 PM
Reviews, highlights and samples from the world of technology, in Aotearoa and the world beyond. This week: Digital artist Matt Pitt. Taakaro Ataata tunes up to the sounds of PS3’s Guitar Hero World Tour, and Katy Thomas goes behind the lens of the Nikon D700.

LOTUS AND SWORD (INTERNATIONAL DOCO) – Tuesday May 19 at 8.30 PM
A defiant Chinese princess turns her back on the nobility of court, to walk the path of Shaolin and learn to fight. Kung Fu is performed by the monks of the Shaolin Temple, and for the first time by the female masters of the Yongtai Nunnery.

WARRANT OF FITNESS – Tuesday May 19 at 9.30 PM
Health information series from a Maori perspective, presented by Dr Lance O’Sullivan. Tonight: It comes on suddenly, often within hours. The foot becomes red, hot, and swollen. Gout can be so painful that even placing a bed sheet on the foot can be excruciating.

REI HAMON – MAN OF NATURE (NZ DOCO) – Wednesday May 20 at 8.30 PM
Rei Hamon was a forestry worker and shearer from the East Coast who became an artist when a spinal injury left him incapacitated. This is a tribute to his life, featuring his intricate art work and the sharing of memories from those close to him.

HOMAI TE PAKIPAKI – Friday May 22 at 8.30 PM and Saturday May 23 at 5.30 PM
A show with a style and flavour all its own, this live singing competition has grown a large and faithful following over the last two series, from the amazing talent that turns up to audition every week to the dedicated viewers that tune at home. Filmed in front of a studio audience at Maori Television’s Auckland base, performers travel with their supporters from all around the motu to be part of the fun, entertain the crowd – and have a crack at winning the hearts and text votes of the audience. The irrepressible, one and only Te Hamua Nikora is back as host, with side support coming this year from past HOMAI TE PAKIPAKI winners, who made their names in previous series of the hit show. Viewers’ votes will once again decide at the end of the night who will win the weekly prize of $1,000, plus the chance to compete in the grand final for $10,000.

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