Māpuna
Michael Jonathan has directed the major motion picture, Ka Whawhai Tonu, about the Battle of Orakau in 1864. The film features direct descendants of Maori who fought at Orakau and a promising young actor called Paku Fernandez. They both join Mihingarangi Forbes to discuss how a vital episode in Aotearoa's history is brought to life on film.
Every Saturday after the Midday news, Julian Wilcox talks to Māori throughout Aotearoa, from sports legends, to business leaders, to artists and community advocates. Māpuna acknowledges those who are beloved and respected within their communities. 'He māpuna e arohatia ana, e kaingāukautia ana.' Producer - Tama Muru.
Primary Title
- Māpuna
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 22 June 2024
Start Time
- 11 : 50
Finish Time
- 13 : 00
Duration
- 70:00
Channel
- Radio New Zealand National
Broadcaster
- Radio New Zealand
Programme Description
- Every Saturday after the Midday news, Julian Wilcox talks to Māori throughout Aotearoa, from sports legends, to business leaders, to artists and community advocates. Māpuna acknowledges those who are beloved and respected within their communities. 'He māpuna e arohatia ana, e kaingāukautia ana.' Producer - Tama Muru.
Episode Description
- Michael Jonathan has directed the major motion picture, Ka Whawhai Tonu, about the Battle of Orakau in 1864. The film features direct descendants of Maori who fought at Orakau and a promising young actor called Paku Fernandez. They both join Mihingarangi Forbes to discuss how a vital episode in Aotearoa's history is brought to life on film.
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Radio
Languages
- English
- Maori
Captions
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Community
- Current affairs
- Interview
- Music
- News
Hosts
- Susie Ferguson (Presenter, Saturday Morning)
- Louise Pagonis (Presenter, RNZ News)
- Mihingarangi Forbes (Presenter, Māpuna)