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Every building has a story, especially when that building is a whare nui. The new Maori-language series WHARE TAONGA takes us on a special journey to some of New Zealand’s best-known whare nui, or meeting houses, to uncover their stories.

The Treaty House at Waitangi and whare at Parihaka Pa are among the buildings celebrated in WHARE TAONGA, a beautifully-crafted 13-part series that starts on the Te Reo channel on May 20 at 8.00pm. The series premieres on Maori Television on July 2 at 8.00pm.

WHARE TAONGA explores each whare’s design and construction, but also delves into the mauri and wairua of each building to explore their cultural and historical significance, such as the ancestors they embody and their roles in our social and political history. Continue reading »

Friday 1 June 2012, 6.30 pm on Maori Television

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Thursday 31 May 2012, 10.30 pm on Maori Television

Tune in for the latest reviews and previews of New Zealand’s premier regional sports competition, the Fox Memorial Shield.

Thursday 31 May 2012, 10.00 pm on Maori Television

Take a ringside seat as the next generation of male and female boxers battle it out in a series of matches from around the country.

Thursday 31 May 2012, 9.30 pm on Maori Television

This week Matua enters the Te Hapua Hunting Club’s annual pig hunting competition in the far north. Joined by Toka Maaka they race against the clock to catch a good sized boar for the event’s weigh in.

Thursday 31 May 2012, 8.30 pm on Maori Television

Fun-loving sport entertainment show presented by Jenny May Coffin and Glen Osborne plus a crack-up couch crew who welcome an array of illustrious sporting guests.

Thursday 31 May 2012, 8.00 pm on Maori Television

A show that takes a bite out of all the latest sporting events. Hosted by Te Arahi Maipi and Melodie Robinson, with added spice from Buck Shelford, Stacey Jones and Tony Kemp.

Thursday 31 May 2012, 6.00 pm on Maori Television

Tupoutama Paki explores different career options and gets advice on how to get there from people who have made it. Find out how a ta moko artist went from being on the dole to owning his own business.

Wednesday 30 May 2012, 9.30 pm on Maori Television

Natural history documentaries from throughout the world.

Wednesday 30 May 2012, 8.30 pm on Maori Television

It’s all guns blazing as Marae DIY launchs into its 9th season. The first stop for the crew is Taranaki at Ngarongo Marae. Not just a marae in Hawera, but Harry Anneff, the team builder’s marae.