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NZ is set to become the first country to launch nationwide free-to-air TV via the Internet with the introduction of a new Freeview service. The Freeview NextGen platform won’t go live until later in the year, and initially it will be only on new TCL and Hisense TVs, but is expected to be quickly adopted […]

Whakaata Māori will premiere season-seven milestone of bilingual drama Ahikäroa on Thursday night, when it will also release all 10 episodes to binge on MÄORI+. Here’s the media release: AHIKAROA SEASON 7 – AOTEAROA’S LONGEST RUNNING BILINGUAL MÃORI SHOW RETURNS WITH MORE DRAMA The crazy group of kura kaupapa-raised, urban rangatahi are back for another […]

A new docuseries about the first 50 years of touch rugby will screen 8.00 Thursdays on Whakaata Māori, kicking off on November 6. Here’s the media release: TOUCH RUGBY: THE PEOPLES’ GAME Whakaata Māori’s new six-part documentary series The Peoples’ Game dives deep into the heart of Aotearoa’s fastest, friendliest and most underappreciated game — […]

A new gardening show soon to debut on Whakaata Māori and MĀORI+ is not for weekend hobbyists. Here’s the media release: ONCE WERE GARDENERS: WHERE TRADITION FEEDS TRANSFORMATION Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata, haere whakamua (Care for the land, care for the people, and we will thrive) Forget garden gnomes and gin & tonics on the […]

Premiering next week on Whakaata Māori and Māori+ is a movie-length documentary about the high-stakes, high-seas battle for iwi fishing rights. Here’s the media release*: MANA MOANA, MANA TANGATA — THE UNTOLD STORY OF AOTEAROA’S LANDMARK FISHERIES BATTLE A feature-length documentary tells the story of how Māori fought to reclaim their fishing rights in an […]

A series that’s dubbed “equal parts game show, cultural showcase and comedy gold” will premiere next week on Whakaata Māori and Māori+. In Ngau Tuarā – A Tribute to The Art of Ageing [Dis]Gracefully (7.00 Mondays from August 18), a hearty group of charismatic pakeke, including Waihori Shortland and Tukoroirangi Morgan, takes on quirky, not-so-age-appropriate challenges – […]

Freeview is upgrading its satellite TV network to improve transmission and support HD broadcasts — but viewers with legacy set-top boxes will have to replace them to benefit. Here’s the media release: FREEVIEW TO TRANSITION AND FUTUREPROOF ITS SATELLITE TV SERVICE Freeview’s satellite TV service is set to transition to a replacement satellite in early […]

The tangihanga for former Māori Party co-leader Tariana Turia, who died Friday, is being broadcast live on Te Reo Channel and live-streamed on Maori+ and TeAroNews.co.nz. Here’s the media release: Kahurangi Tariana Turia: He Kura Tangihia, He Maimai Aroha Whakaata Māori acknowledges the passing of Kahurangi Tariana Turia (Ngāti Apa, Ngā Wairiki, Ngā Rauru, Ngāti […]

Freeview has unveiled a new “brand identity” that’s intended to reflect its renewed focus on live broadcasting following the closure of its on-demand service. Here’s the media release: Freeview refreshes its brand identity  Over a million homes across Aotearoa tune in to Freeview, not only for an escape, but to stay informed and feel a […]

Piri Weepu will helm two Whakaata Māori premieres during Maori Language Month: season four of Piri’s Tiki Tour and a whatever-happened-to? series about sporting heroes. Here’s the media release: IMMERSE YOURSELF IN MAHURU MĀORI – ON WHAKAATA MĀORI Documentaries, series premieres, familiar faces and new, shows for rangatahi and for the older ones, digital content […]