Māori Television Highlights - Oct 11 to Oct 17 09

Kia ora
Welcome to the Māori Television Highlights for October 11 - October 17, 2009.
MARAE DIY – Sunday October 11 at 8.00 PM
The marae makeover show with the biggest heart, the hardest workers, and the proudest whānau and friends. This week, Raglan’s Poihakena Marae breaks new ground for the biggest makeover yet.

TIME TO LEAVE (Sunday Feature) – Sunday October 11 at 9.00 PM
French director Francois Ozon’s portrait of a gay man dying of cancer, as he comes to terms with mortality.

BORN FEMALE (International Documentary) Tuesday October 13 at 8.30 PM
Documentary-makers go to Delhi’s red light district, to find out what it means to be born female and poor in an environment where survival has no guarantee.

WARRANT OF FITNESS – Tuesday October 13 at 9.30 PM
Health information series from a Māori perspective, presented by Dr Lance O’Sullivan and Dr Lily Fraser. Tonight: Diagnosed with HIV in 1982, Philip was given a life expectancy of two years. When those two years were up he began to question what doctors had told him.

ITI POUNAMU – Tuesday October 13 at 10.00 PM
A series of New Zealand short films, news and interviews presented by Ainsley Gardiner and Tearepa Kahi. Tonight: Kerosene Creek with Michael Bennett.

BREAKERS NBL – Thursday October 15 at 9.30 PM (repeats Saturday October 17 at 2.00 PM)
All the action from the Australian National Basketball League.

FREESTYLE – Friday October 16 at 8.30 PM
The fashion show that encourages viewers to embrace their own sense of style. Tonight, Te Kohe Tuhaka meets jewellery designer, Tania Tupu, and Veeshayne Patuwai checks out new jewellery looks for summer.

JAM SESSION – Saturday October 10 at 5.00 PM
Reviewing and previewing all the action from the NBL. Hosted by Te Arahi Maipi with a weekly celebrity challenge, and tips from NZ Breaker Paul Henare.

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