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Whakaata Māori celebrates 20 years of telling Māori stories

The broadcaster has survived the last two decades by staying true to its kaupapa, despite challenges, an advocate says.

Home town praise on Nāti album

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Mātai Smith hosts TVNZ's new bilingual quiz show 9 Lives

9 Lives hosting duties. “I might throw in the odd kīwaha, which is basically the Māori word for colloquialism or slang,” he says. The show, which has four contestants in each episode, is billed as bilingual. “I kind of liken it to a snack-bite-sized portion of te reo [Māori] as opposed to a family feast, where you’re going to be, ‘Oh my gosh, what did he just say?’,” says Smith. “That’s not what this show is about. It’s about seamlessly and organically implementing te reo [Māori] into the show in a very friendly and comfortable and inviting way.”

The Casketeers' Francis Tipene to showcase musical talent in TV tribute

Singers include actor and musician Troy Kingi ( Hunt For The Wilderpeople), Metotagivale Schmidt-Peke from the pop group Maimoa, and Francis Tipene who lends his vocals to Te Piriti. “I remember that song from my childhood,” says Tipene. “My grandparents loved it.” He says performing the song and learning about the meaning behind its lyrics was a privilege. “I was thinking about it and going ‘Wow’,” he says. “It means so much more when you know a little bit about the song rather than it just being an old tune Nan and Pop used to hum along, whistle along to. It’s so beautiful to be able to have the opportunity.”