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The indigenous approach to tourism founded on kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga

A new show inspires tourists to connect more deeply with indigenous culture.
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By Tommy de Silva | 29th November, 2023
Guest writer
Mischelle returns home to Waimārama in episode one of Te Hokianga Mai The Return (Photo: Rakai Karaitiana)

Finding the way home: A new show follows Māori returning to their tūrangawaewae

Te Hokinga Mai aims to inspire Māori to reconnect with their whenua and whakapapa.
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By Tommy de Silva | 10th November, 2023
Guest writer
Shooting for season five of Ahikāroa (Photo: Supplied)

Inside the success of award-winning bilingual drama Ahikāroa

The show that highlights how 'being Māori is a superpower' is back to bust more stereotypes.
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By Tommy de Silva | 6th April, 2023
Guest writer
Joe Daymond at West Park (Image : Stewart Sowman-Lund & Tina Tiller)

Joe Daymond is ready to shake up the media

Last year, we called Joe Daymond ‘the next big thing’. Maybe that was an understatement.
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By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 15th February, 2022
The Bulletin editor
From left to right: Marcia Hope, Luke Bird, Pere Wihongi and Bella Kalolo, the host and judges of Lucky Dip and Five Minutes of Fame respectively. (Image: Tina Tiller)

Ka nui te harikoa: Two delightful Māori TV shows more people should watch

Want a late-week injection of joy? Look no further than Lucky Dip and Five Minutes of Fame.
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By Sam Brooks | 3rd June, 2021
Contributing writer
Rob Mokaraka with the mother of Bobby Farrar, who died of suicide in 2018 (Photo: Ruth Korver)

Shot Bro: One man’s struggle with depression, and the bullet that changed his life

Being shot by police had a profound effect on Rob Mokaraka's life in more ways than you'd expect. A new documentary explores his journey to healing his body and his mind.
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By Alice Webb-Liddall | 5th June, 2020
Contributing writer
The Fold podcast: Bailey Mackey takes Māori storytelling to the world

The Fold podcast: Bailey Mackey takes Māori storytelling to the world

He started as a journalist, became a producer, and is now one of NZ’s most successful TV creators.
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By Duncan Greive | 8th May, 2020
Founder
Decade in review: How reality ate NZ television

Decade in review: How reality ate NZ television

Alex Casey looks back at 10 years of reality television in New Zealand, a genre which reflected both our viewing habits and the good, bad and ugly sides of our national character. 
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By Alex Casey | 17th December, 2019
Senior writer
Look at all these streaming services hovering in the cloud! But what are they, and which one is right for you?

A definitive guide to every streaming service available in New Zealand

Tara Ward takes a closer look at the myriad of TV streaming services available in New Zealand, and what's available on each of them.
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By Tara Ward | 31st October, 2019
Staff writer
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The Bulletin: Recycling rejected by Indonesia coming straight back

Indonesia to send contaminated recycling back to NZ, LAWA report shows water quality dropping at more sites than not, and Spark Sport suffers harsh weekend.
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By Alex Braae | 23rd September, 2019
Staff Writer
Pay-for-play accusation as Māori TV offers mayoral candidates $500 interview

Pay-for-play accusation as Māori TV offers mayoral candidates $500 interview

An Auckland mayoral candidate has reacted furiously to an advertising approach from Māori Television, which he says was a pay-for-play offer of coverage. Alex Braae reports. 
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By Alex Braae | 23rd September, 2019
Staff Writer
Ten must-watch shows on Māori TV right now

Ten must-watch shows on Māori TV right now

Tara Ward delved into Māori TV’s impressive OnDemand catalogue and found some of the best TV taonga for your viewing pleasure.  
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By Tara Ward | 13th September, 2019
Staff writer
The past and… the future? (image: Alice Webb-Liddall)

Assessing the TVNZ, RNZ and Māori TV merger that everyone is talking about

Could a new hybrid of all the government’s major media holdings solve multiple media and government problems?
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By Duncan Greive | 17th August, 2019
Founder
The Māori Television building, Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Shannon Haunui-Thompson

The Bulletin: Radical restructure of Māori TV news

Radical restructure of Māori TV's news announced, key City Rail Link firm goes bust, and Kiwibank responds to branch closure criticism.
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By Alex Braae | 23rd November, 2018
Staff Writer
Jacinda Ardern and Angela Merkel address the press. Photo: Getty

The Bulletin: Prized European trade talks to go ahead

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By Alex Braae | 23rd May, 2018
Staff Writer
The Spinoff guide to watching free-to-air TV this Christmas

The Spinoff guide to watching free-to-air TV this Christmas

Sam Brooks picks out what you should watch this Christmas when things get too stressful and you just need to curl up on the couch.
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By Sam Brooks | 22nd December, 2017
Contributing writer
The Spinoff’s bumper guide to watching the election results come in

The Spinoff’s bumper guide to watching the election results come in

It's the second most important choice you'll make today – which channel you should watch the election results on.
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By The Spinoff | 22nd September, 2017
Staff writers
Māori Television is the best movie channel in the country, and it’s free

Māori Television is the best movie channel in the country, and it’s free

With a line-up boasting everything from Miyazaki to Spike Lee, Dan Taipua suggests you look no further than Māori Television for the best in free-to-air movies. 
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By Dan Taipua | 5th September, 2017
Guest writer
Jemaine Ross, Pax Assadi and James Roque of Frickin’ Dangerous Bro.

Only in Aotearoa: The new sketch comedy series about race relations in Godzone

A Māori, a Filipino and a Persian walk into a bar. They’re probably just getting a drink after a day of filming their new comedy sketch show.
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By Leonie Hayden | 15th August, 2017
Contributing writer
A star is born: The horror of being thrust into the spotlight at a NZ talk show taping

A star is born: The horror of being thrust into the spotlight at a NZ talk show taping

Season two of All Talk With Anika Moa premieres tonight on Māori Television. Madeleine Chapman attended the taping and was transformed into a star.
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By Madeleine Chapman | 3rd May, 2017
Special correspondent

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