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The Week in Review With Merepeka Raukawa-Tait

Tuesday, 17 August 2004, 3:17 pm
Press Release: Radio Waatea 603 AM

Tue, 17 Aug 2004

Waatea 603am is happy to welcome on board former Women's Refuge CEO, 2001 North & South Magazine New Zealander of the Year, and social issues commentator Merepeka Raukawa-Tait who will host "The Week in Review".

"The Week in Review" looks at the most topical issues in current affairs for the week and provides a forum for discussion on issues mainstream media might have missed but could have a major impact on our communities.

Merepeka says "'The Week in Review' is about having participation from a wide cross section of people and giving them an opportunity to express their views."

"The Week in Review" broadcasts on Waatea 603am every Friday from 8-11pm.

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