The People's Game
Where did Touch find its beginnings in Aotearoa, and how has it grown since? What challenges stand in its way, and what opportunities lie ahead? At the grassroots, we uncover the passion and vision driving the sport forward.
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 13 November 2025
Start Time
- 20 : 00
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 2
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
- Where did Touch find its beginnings in Aotearoa, and how has it grown since? What challenges stand in its way, and what opportunities lie ahead? At the grassroots, we uncover the passion and vision driving the sport forward.
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