Maori Television has been very successful. As well as the coverage of Maori issues many viewers have been pleased at their programming of quality foreign films.
I came across another gem of theirs recently: 411 - a locally produced programme on innovation, science, technology and design. (See 411.net.nz for information).
Presenters Tumamao Harawira and Taupunakohe Tocker
It’s a fast moving but quite informative programme. Often covering local companies and research institutes.
Recent stories have covered subject like Lense Innovation, Car Recycling, The Synchrotron, Cinematic Games, Kiwifruit Innovation, Maori Digital Art, Virtual Learning, Reef Design, Interactive Books and Wireless Mobile Device Learning.
Future programmes will cover Supercars, Honey Innovation, Bio-Engineering, Gaming Development, Custom Ear Monitors, Appliance Innovation, Building Technology, Observatory Technology and Advanced Materials Manufacturing.
It’s about time we had something like this.
If you are interested tune in Fridays 10:30 pm on Maori Television.
The presenters are Tumamao Harawira and Taupunakohe Tocker
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You will also be interested to know that the Royal Society of NZ is in partnership with TVNZ 7, and a new television series focusing on New Zealand science and technology is currently in production.
Ten half-hour episodes are being made. They will begin screening on TVNZ 7 and Sky channel 97 in August, on Sundays in prime time with repeats.
During August, TVNZ 7 will also have a ‘Spotlight on Science and Technology’ for the whole month with a range of other local, international and commissioned programmes screening.
Lots to look forward to!