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This is a weekly two-hour current affairs program from a Māori perspective every Monday 10am to Midday.
Paakiwaha is hosted by Willie Jackson (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Porou) and broadcast nationwide by Radio Waatea with funding from New Zealand On Air.
Greetings and programme rundown.
Shane Jones, Māori Party List MP says Māori TV should not bid for Broadcast Rights of the Rugby World Cup 2011.
Joe Harawira, Deputy Chair on the Board of Trustees, talks about his School, Rakaumanga Kura Kaupapa that was established in 1994.
Young Syd, Leader, member of "Smashproof" band that won three big awards at the New Zealand Music Awards last week. He talks with Willie about his exciting future and they play his latest song "Brother".
Peter Williams QC and Jim Perry with a pre-recorded interview about the Sentence handed down to MP Taito Phillip Fields over illegal immigration charges. Peter Williams QC said the sentence was Racist, that white people wouldn't be treated like that.
Ali Akram replies to Racist claims over his satire and statements on TV3 about the Māori Television bid for Broadcast Rights for the Rugby World Cup 2011.
Dr Pita Sharples and Dale Husband.
A pre-recorded interview from a recent "Te Hunga Whaitake", "Newsmakers" programme on Radio Waatea.
Dr. Pita Sharples, Minister of Māori Affairs, Co-Leader of the Māori Party. They talk about Māori Television's Bid for Television Broadcast Rights for the 2011 Rugby World Cup being played in New Zealand.
Debbie Ngarewa Peka, Deputy District Mayor of South Taranaki talks about the Pariroa Marae Celebrations situated North of Patea and South of Hawera.
Duncan Garner: A Political Editor talks about the week of politics.
Ken Laban: A Sports Analyst and Commentator talks about the week of sport.
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