Nga Aho Whakaari Panui – Pipiri 2011
Opononi Script Writers Workshop
KOKOHUIA MARAE FRIDAY 29TH JULY – SATURDAY 30TH JULY
Powhiri 8.30am
Numbers are STRICTLY limited please email
Nga Aho Whakaari Board member Lavinia Kingi
laviniajk@woosh.co.nz to register.
Part of the TE WAHAROA initiative with Nga Aho Whakaari & NZ Film Commission
TE ARA KI TE PAEPAE – Pathway to the Paepae
ARA KI TE PAEPAE is a new Ngā Aho Whakaari initiative with the New Zealand Film Commission to develop short films
within IWI communities.
The Paepae Ataata is the dedicated Māori Feature Film Script Development Body. But a gap currently exists, as many
talented Māori may possess aspirations to make a feature film, or may have already demonstrated filmmaking talent in
short film form, but haven’t yet developed the necessary pre-requisite skills and film language to write or make a feature
film.
Te Ara Ki Te Paepae: Waharoa is the first step of the pathway which leads exciting new Māori taelnt from the local Marae
to our script devlopment body, Te Paepae Ataata.
Te Arepa Kahi says Nga Aho Whakaari will dedicate the second half of the year connecting with IWI based talent in five
different areas throughout Te Ika a Maui – the outcome being to develop and create up to five short films within IWI
communities.
Fresh Shorts and the 48 hour short film along with other initiatives, such as the annual East Coast’s ‘Ngati Short Film
Competition’ are all leading the way in developing a ‘do it now, do it together’ approach to film making.
Te Ara ki te Paepae harnesses this attitude and takes it a step further by providing mentorship and funding.
Our next Script Workshop have will be run in Hokianga on the 29th of July.
Others are planned for Waikaremoana in August and possibly Horowhenua or Taranaki later in the year.
Stay tuned and start writing.
Up dates will feature in our newsletters on our website www.ngaahowhakaari.co.nz as well as on facebook.
Nau mai!!!
Waiariki Journalism Reunion
This weekend on July 2 2011, Waiariki Institute of Technology will host a bicultural journalism reunion at Tangatarua Marae
on its Rotorua campus.
According to the Journalism Training Organisation‟s 2006 survey or James Hollings‟ interrogation of the 2006 NZ Census
data, either 81 per cent or 83 per cent of journalists are European/Pākehā.
The proportion of Māori, Pacific Island and Asians in newsrooms is pitifully low and this has been a structural, systemic
problem for decades.
The Waiariki Institute of Technology continues to train reporters who are aware of Māori culture and values.
The Diploma in Bicultural Journalism, which incorporates the National Diploma in Journalism, produces graduates who are
able to work in a bicultural environment as journalists or in other roles in the media.
The theme is “Bicultural Journalism in Aotearoa – Past, Present and Future‟.
The reunion will provide an opportunity for Waiariki to celebrate the contribution it has made to NZ journalism through its
graduates and to raise the profile of its journalism training.
It will also provide an opportunity for Waiariki to renew links and strengthen relationships with Māori media organisations
and individual journalists for the long-term benefit of the course.
The reunion will be an opportunity to market Waiariki students and graduates to potential employers and provide an
opportunity for Māori media workers to reconnect with the course as well as with each other.
The hui is open to all Māori and non-Māori journalists, other Māori working in various fields associated with the production
of news and current affairs across all mediums, Māori public relations and communications practitioners, as well Māori
journalism students, their tutors and interested parties whose work involves Māori issues or Māori media and
communications.
Waiariki Institute of Technology is committed to hosting a milestone event to mark more than 25 years of bicultural
journalism training in Aotearoa-New Zealand.
For more information, contact Craig Tiriana, Co-ordinator Mass Communications, Waiariki Institute of Technology, on
phone +64 7 346 8999, direct dial +64 7 346 8679, fax +64 7 346 8768 or email Craig.Tiriana@waiariki.ac.nz.
Maori Television Announces Changes
Maori Television also announced two key appointments to its Executive team. Veteran television broadcaster CAROL
HIRSCHFELD (Ngāti Porou) is promoted to the newly created position of General Manager Production and former TVNZ
Deputy Chief Executive STEPHEN SMITH to the newly created position of General Manager Digital.
The establishment of the two new positions are part of a company-wide reorganisation that sees Maori Television move
from a traditional broadcaster infrastructure to a more fit-for-future model. Both positions report to the Chief Executive.
With almost 25 years’ experience in the television industry CAROL HIRSCHFELD has worked as a news reporter, presenter,
director, producer and executive producer. Carol joined Maori Television two years ago as the Head of Programming for
the Maori Television channel. Prior to her appointment, Carol was with TV3 for 11 years where she co-presented 3 News
and was an executive producer of Campbell Live.
STEPHEN SMITH rose to the position of Deputy Chief Executive and Head of Content at TVNZ after 16 years before leaving
in 2006 to become Head of Media Entertainment for Vodafone. Stephen was then appointed Group Head of Digital for
Fairfax Media, where he had oversight for the re-launch of their websites including www.stuff.co.nz.
Chief Executive, Jim Mather, acknowledges the experience and skill set that Hirschfeld and Smith bring to Maori
Television’s Executive team.
“Carol and Stephen bring a wealth of industry knowledge to their new roles. These are significant appointments for Maori
Television and will add further leadership depth and expertise to our organisation. Both bring with them a personal
commitment to Maori Television’s kaupapa to revitalise Māori language and culture through our broadcast and online
content,” he said.
The reorganisation, which comes into effect on 1 July, accommodates the implementation of Maori Television’s digital
strategy and the further development of the Te Reo channel.
Te Kaea Moves
Maori Television, is revamping its news section with flagship news programme TE KAEA moving to 5.30pm on Monday 4
July. The move gives viewers the opportunity to watch news from a Maori perspective directly before the mainstream
6pm bulletins.
New weather graphics and subtle changes to the news set will also be launched as part of the move to the new timeslot.
General Manager of News and Current Affairs, Te Anga Nathan, says the reasons for moving TE KAEA to an earlier time slot
were threefold, firstly to be among one of the first news bulletins to air each evening competing head to head with Prime
News, secondly to be exposed to a wider viewing audience, and to allow for the 7.30pm bulletin to be subtitled in English
for non-Maori language speakers.
“It’s clear that Maori viewers want to watch Maori news and mainstream news programmes, moving TE KAEA to 5:30pm
allows viewers to look into the Maori world directly before the 6pm bulletins – so they get the best of both words.”
TE KAEA will now replay on Maori Television twice at 7.30pm and 11pm with English subtitles and at 10:30pm on the Te
Reo channel. The 5.30pm addition will give TE KAEA four plays across the two channels each day.
With TE KAEA moving to the earlier time comes amendments to other programmes as well.
Maori language youth entertainment show HAA, from 4 July, will now screen at 6.30pm weekdays and TOI WHAKAARI –
TE MATATINI 2009 will screen at 5pm.
New Commissioner for Maori Television
Haunui Royal, General Manager announced the appointment of Taima Anne Murray (Annie) of Te Arawa, to the position
of Commissioner within the Programming department. He says, Annie is a highly experienced commissioner, having
previously worked for TVNZ, specializing in children’s special interest and documentaries. She has worked as a contracts
and budget manager with New Zealand on Air and as a consultant to the independent production sector for a number of
years. Annie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Māori Television and we welcome her as a valuable member
of the Commissioning team.
Te Mangai Paho
This statement by Te Mangai Paho answers a question that is often asked by Producers and those producing programmes
which are presented to Te Mangai Paho for funding.
Scope of TMP Funding Assessment Critique
We have received some questions about the scope of critique that Assessment Panelists may venture into as
part of the assessment process.
The answer to this is that our assessment process looks at the full scope of the proposal including the details
of the production company and the merits of the programme concept and treatment.
This is clearly set out in the assessment criteria published in our RFPs. TMP does not editorialise in its
decisions, the primary factors upon which TMP bases its decisions are risk and language. If TMP is to be
responsible for administering and managing the risk it needs to be able to decide who represents an acceptable risk.
Where the Assessment Panel believes that changes are required to better serve our objectives, it may
recommend accordingly. These will encompass a thorough review of the project including the concept and
treatment.
Te Mangai Paho is statutorily empowered to set the terms and conditions for funding in pursuit of its statutory
aims. If the approved funding (sometimes with further terms and conditions as the Board sees fit) is accepted by the
producer, from that point on, only the broadcaster may exercise external editorial comment over the
production. TMP exercises no editorial control and relies totally on the broadcaster’s advice that it accepts the
programme and language in terms of making contract payments.
Launch Of The AFTAS
Formerly known as the Qantas Film and Television Awards, the Awards are back in 2011 but with a fresh look and a new
name that better reflects the nature of the Awards – the Aotearoa Film & Television Awards (AFTAs).
Approximately sixty AFTAs will be awarded between the two Awards ceremonies, and a complete list of award categories
and criteria are available on the AFTA website www.afta.co.nz.
With the very strong slate of films and television programmes produced in New Zealand over the past year, organisers
expect this year’s Awards to be the most hotly contested in years.
The key dates for the 2011 Awards are:
Entries open: Monday, 27 June
Entries close: Wednesday, 10 August
Finalists Announcement: Friday, 14 October
Craft Awards: Thursday, 10 November
Gala Awards: Saturday, 12 November
Regular followers of the Film and Television Awards will notice that the Awards have been moved back by about eight
weeks from their normal timing in early September. This is a one-off change which recognises the Rugby World Cup
activities in New Zealand across most of September and October.
The Awards continue to be administered jointly by The Screen Directors’ Guild of New Zealand and ThinkTV (formerly the
New Zealand Television Broadcasters’ Council).
For further information regarding entries, go to the website or contact Clare Kelly or Emily Broadley via email at
afta@tcc.co.nz or by telephone on +649 360 1240.
Mahi/Situations Vacant
Junior Broadcast Graphics Operator/Designer
Māori Television seeks a Junior Graphic Designer. This entry level design and operator role requires an innovative self-
starter. You will help design templates for various TV productions and in the operator role, recall and maintain these
templates in the studio. The successful candidate will have a tertiary level education or higher in graphic design and will
hold their own design portfolio or show reel.
You already possess good working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and After Effects. You are a well organised team player,
able to meet pressured design deadlines, able to work in a “live” studio environment and able to follow brand guidelines.
In addition to this, you have high level attention to detail, good time keeping skills, administrative skills and you are able to
multi task and multi role as required. The successful applicant will be provided with training in broadcast design,
broadcast software/hardware and Te Reo Maori but knowledge of 3d Studio Max, Microsoft Access, and Te Reo Māori will
be an advantage.
This role involves shift work including weekends and late shifts.
Applications close 5.00pm, 8th July 2011.
News Archive Librarian
Maori Television has an exciting new opportunity for a full time position in the News Archive Library in Auckland the
successful applicant will become a member of a small close knit team which operates 7 days a week providing a high level
of service to library users. Responsibilities will include sourcing and supplying appropriate footage for journalist’s requests
in an efficient and timely manner, viewing and cataloguing footage and maintaining documentation databases and
archives.
The ideal person must be available to work weekends and be comfortable with technology, possess excellent
communication and organisational skills be of reliable and trustworthy character and have experience in Television and
Library however full training can be given. An understanding of tikanga and te reo Māori is a strong preference for this role.
Applications close midday Friday 15th July 2011
Commercial Scheduler/Sales Support
Māori Television is seeking a high energy individual to join the sales team.
As a commercial scheduler your primary objectives will be to manage the station’s commercial inventory and to provide
support to the sales team. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining the sales program and database,
processing schedules and monitoring performance, liaising with external clients and other internal departments.
You will have excellent communication and administration skills, and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Good
attention to detail, time management skills and an interest in advertising and broadcasting is a must! Previous sales or
advertising experience, an understanding of te reo and tikanga Māori and an aptitude for technology will be an advantage
but not essential as full training will be provided as well as career development opportunities.
This is an entry level position, it will be an excellent opportunity for a graduate or someone returning to work but all
applications are welcome.
Applications close Tuesday 12th July 2011 midday at 12pm
Pūmanawa Tangata Department, Māori Television, PO Box 113 017, Newmarket Auckland or email
hr@maoritelevision.com
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Check out TVNZ Jobs website for more details.
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Closing Date : 04 Jul 2011
MIKA
And for some outstanding, some may say outrageous, colourful entertainment news check out MIKA on
www.mika.co.nz ….there was way too much for me to publish but it is so refreshing, interesting and
informative. Not to mention colourful – all did I already say that.