Tena koutou

NZ On Air invites all practitioners and interested persons working in television to attend an important hui in Auckland. Nau mai koutou katoa.

The agenda for the hui will focus on matters that we believe will enhance the Maori presence in mainstream television: for the mutual benefit of viewers and programme makers.

Venue:
Robert Laidlaw Room, Heritage Hotel, Auckland

Date: 23rd May 2008

9.30am Coffee available

10.00
Welcome and Mihimihi. Review of NZ On Air Maori Policy and outcomes to date.

11.30 Coffee/Tea Break

12.00
The state of the Maori language and its application in mainstream television.

1.00 Lunch

1.45
Programming, production and talent development.

3.00
New Directions for NZ On Air Maori policy

4.00 Social hour

NZ On Air funds a range of productions that contribute to Maori mainstream broadcast television. The agency’s current Maori Strategy (Te Rautaki) has been in operation since 2000. While there has been a considerable degree of growth in specific genre over that period, the broadcasting environment is now is very different.

Maori Television and Te Mangai Paho have had a profound impact on the growth of Maori television. Maori Television in turn, is proving popular with Maori and Pakeha audiences alike. Mainstream broadcasting however, still requires a Maori presence.

NZ On Air is committed to ensuring that its Maori policy is relevant. We plan changes to the Rautaki that we expect will enhance the mainstream Maori television experience. We wish to ensure that our plans are relevant, and that the industry supports our new direction.

In early May registered attendees will be emailed a discussion document setting out some of the key issues and a detailed programme. Please email Anita Roberts anita@nzonair.govt.nz by 30 April to register (for catering purposes).

Kia Ora