The People's Game
Meet Mr Touch - Peter Walters, the most famous touch player in the world. Peter has dedicated over four decades to the game of touch. We reflect on his incredible career: what drives him, what makes him tick, and why he loves the sport so deeply.
Look into the world of touch with some of the legends of the game. Touch is often underfunded and kept alive from volunteers – we learn the history, meet the legends and are with those who owe their success to touch.
Primary Title
- The People's Game
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 6 November 2025
Start Time
- 19 : 59
Finish Time
- 20 : 36
Duration
- 37:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 1
Channel
- Whakaata Maori
Broadcaster
- Whakaata Maori
Programme Description
- Look into the world of touch with some of the legends of the game. Touch is often underfunded and kept alive from volunteers – we learn the history, meet the legends and are with those who owe their success to touch.
Episode Description
- Meet Mr Touch - Peter Walters, the most famous touch player in the world. Peter has dedicated over four decades to the game of touch. We reflect on his incredible career: what drives him, what makes him tick, and why he loves the sport so deeply.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Maori
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Touch football--New Zealand
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Touch football
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
Genres
- Documentary
- Sports
Contributors
- Hikurangi Kimiora Jackson (Producer)
- Hikurangi Kimiora Jackson (Director)
- Greg Riwai (Director)
- Greg Riwai (Director of Photography)
- Mina Silipa (Editor)
- Toby Mills (Executive Producer)
- Tipi Haere Productions (Production Unit)
- Whakaata Māori (Production Unit)
- Te Māngai Pāho (Funder)
Subjects
- Touch football--New Zealand
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Touch football
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand