Maori Television Highlights
Week 41: Sunday October 4 – Saturday October 10 2009

MARAE DIY – Sunday October 4 at 8.00 PM
Season premiere! A glimpse at all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes in a new series of marae make-overs. Get the inside word on how marae are selected for the show and meet new presenter, Aroha Hathaway. Returning co-presenters include Te Ori Paki, David Clayton-Greene and Monty Ritai.

AUNTY MOVES IN – Monday October 5 at 9.00 PM
A show in which wise and wonderful ‘aunties’ are invited into families to help them through challenges of modern life. This week: Aunties Amiria and Ata are invited in by Sally Ann Thompson, a mother struggling with her diabetes. The disease has affected her whole whanau over several generations.

WHARE PUORO – Tuesday October 6 at 5.30 PM
Series premiere! A showcase of New Zealand musicians performing entirely in te reo Maori. Presented by Amanda Ashton, this show features an eclectic mix of musical genres including rap, hip hop, folk, reggae and soul.

ITI POUNAMU – Tuesday October 6 at 10.00 PM
Season premiere! A series of New Zealand short films, news and interviews presented by Ainsley Gardiner and Tearepa Kahi. Tonight: The Road Out of Town with Adam Luxton and Jeremy Dumble.

FREESTYLE – Friday October 9 at 8.30 PM
Season premiere! The fashion show that encourages viewers to embrace their own unique sense of style. Tonight, it’s all about fashion photography, with a profile of award-winning fashion photographer, Damien Nikora. With hosts Te Kohe Tuhaka, Veeshayne Armstrong and Koha Alpass-Waru.

NGATI NRL - Friday October 9 at 9.00 PM
Season premiere! A reality series that follows young league players as they chase their dreams in the NRL. Tonight: Hohepa Cahill and his young whanau get set to kick off the season with the formidable Melbourne Storm.

TOA O AOTEAROA – Friday October 9 at 9.30 PM
Season premiere! Exponents of traditional Maori weaponry battle for the title of supreme Maori warrior, and $10,000.

JAM SESSION – Saturday October 10 at 5.00 PM
Series premiere! Reviewing and previewing all the action from the NBL. Hosted by Te Arahi Maipi with a weekly celebrity challenge, and tips from NZ Breaker Paul Henare.

ENDS