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Māori television is a New Zealand TV station broadcasting programmes that make a significant contribution to the revitalisation of te reo and tikanga Māori. Twentieth-century broadcasting in Māori was provided by various New Zealand TV stations until Māori Television, a station funded by the New Zealand Government, started broadcasting on 28 March 2004, based in the inner-Auckland suburb of Newmarket.
Mission To revitalise Māori language and culture through broadcasting. Māori Television Service Act 2003 The relevant legislation, the Māori Television Service Act 2003 says "The principal function of the Service is to promote te reo Māori me nga tikanga Maori through the provision of a high quality, cost-effective Māori television service, in both Māori and English, that informs, educates, and entertains a broad viewing audience, and, in doing so, enriches New Zealand's society, culture, and heritage". The Act defines the responsibilities of these groups: Programming Membership They are seven members of Board of Directors. These are Crown appointees are Wayne Walden, Wena Tait and Rod Cornelius. Te Pūtahi Pāoho appointees are Craig Soper, Garry Muriwai, Amohaere Houkamau and Leonie Pihama. Committees There are two standing committees: The Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee. Members of the Audit Committee are Garry Muriwai, Amohaere Houkamau, and Craig Soper. Members of the Remuneration Committee are Wayne Walden, Wena Tait and Rod Cornelius. Executive Team Reference | ||||||||
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