Paakiwaha 09/03/2009 - On Radio Waatea in association with New Zealand On Air - Monday,10:00am to Midday.
Current Affairs from a Māori perspective with former Alliance MP and Broadcaster, Willie Jackson.
Greetings and programme rundown.
PAREKURA HOROMIA: Former Minister of Māori Affairs, Labour Party MP for Ikaroa Rawhiti, talks with Willie about some of the Legislation going through Parliament at the moment and about the re-instatement of Knighthoods.
TAHU POTIKI: Former CEO for Ngai Tahu talks with Willie about Te Maire Tau, former Board Member with Ngai Tahu. They talk also about what's happening with Ngai Tahu Leadership as it's clearly in a mess. Te Maire Tau stated last week that 'there is no democratic process in place' with Ngai Tahu. Tahu there's probably some truth in that.
MUSIC BREAK: Adam Whauwhau - "Te tiro mai, whakarongo mai".
SIR PAUL REEVES: Willie talks with Sir Paul about the return of Knighthoods. Is this a good or bad idea? Sir Paul say's this is a backward move. They also talk about the Fiji political scene and the Foreshore and Seabed issue.
BENTHAM OHIA & DALE HUSBAND: A pre-recorded interview with the CEO of Te Wananga o Aotearoa and Dale Husband where they talk about why kids are failing at school.
MUSIC BREAK: John Rowles - "Cheryl Moana Marie".
TINA CROSS: Willie talks about the 15 million dollars from the government going towards the Penrose High School refurbishment that will see the Music Department re-opened with Tina's name. Tina was at Penrose High the same time as Kim Hart, another kiwi singer currently domiciled in Australia.
NGATATA LOVE & DALE HUSBAND: Another pre-recorded interview where they talk about the Māori Economic Summit that was held in Wellington last week.
DUNCAN GARNER: Qantas Media Award winning Political Editor, with a Weekly wrap-up of Politics, Knighthoods and the National Party.
KEN LABAN: Lower Hutt Mayoral Candidate, Prominent Community Leader and Sports Analyst and Commentator, with a Weekly wrap-up of Sports. Today, World Rugby Sevens, Super 14 and the Auckland Blues.
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