PAAKIWAHA 21/07/08 - On Radio Waatea in association with New Zealand On Air - Tuesday at 10:00am to Midday. Current Affairs from a Māori perspective with Willie Jackson.
Greetings / Programme rundown.
HUHANA ROKX: CEO Te Taura Whiri I Te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week.
Theme for this year is "Te Reo I te Kaianga," Māori language in the home.
AMSTER REEDY: Māori Advisor, Cultural Attaché and Pukenga travelling with the NZ Olympic Team. Willie talks with him about Māori philosophy in the Olympic Team.
POTAUA BIASINY TULE: The World-wide Launch of Google / Te Reo Māori this Wednesday in Rotorua. Responsible for this is a husband and wife team, Potaua and his Puerto Rican wife Nikolasa of Rotorua directing a team of volunteers around the country.
DEREK FOX: Māori Party Candidate for Te Tai Rawhiti - Te Ikaroa Rawhiti Poll.
Derek talks with Willie about the political battle coming up with the encumbent MP, Parekura Horomia. Derek is currently 2% ahead of Parekura in the Ikaroa Rawhiti Seat. Derek also answers questions about his past Domestic Violence issues.
HEATHER HENARE: CEO Womens Refuge - Māori and Domestic Violence. Prerecorded interview with Willie Jackson from his Wednesday, 'Newsmakers Show' on Radio Waatea.
CARYN PAEWAI & DALE HUSBAND: Māori and part of the New Zealand Olympic Hockey Team. Prerecoded interview withDale.
MUSIC BREAK: George Benson - "Breezin,"
PAUL MOON: Academic and Author talks about his recent book to be released in August - "This Horrid Practice (Māori Cannibalism)
DUNCAN GARNER: Weekly wrap-up of Politics. Talks about Winston Peters.
KEN LABAN: Weekly wrap-up of Sports. Talks about the Spring Boks, Robbie Deans coaching the Australian Wallabies and Golf with Michael Campbell.
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