MEDIA STATEMENT

FRIDAY OCTOBER 2 2009

MAORI TELEVISION STATEMENT

Maori Television confirms that it has submitted a bid to the IRB for the exclusive free-to-air rights of the Rugby World Cup 2011. Maori Television is awaiting the outcome of that bid.

Should the bid be successful Maori Television is open to considering the possibility of some sub-licensing to include other free-to-air broadcasters. Any sub-licensing arrangement would be agreed on commercial terms and conditions that are acceptable to Maori Television.

ENDS