Pānui – Hōngongoi/July
Ngā Aho Whakaari Pānui Hōngongoi/ July 2011
E ngā iwi, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha o ngā hau e whā, tēnei te mihi atu kia koutou
katoa.
Ō tātou mate tūātini, i takoto mai ai i runga i ō tātou marae maha, i runga i ō tātou papa kainga, i
roto i ō tātou whare, kua uhia rātou ki ngā taumata kōrero e tika ana hei poroporoaki i a rātou. Nā
reira, me kī pēnei ake te kōrero, tukuna rātou kia okioki i runga i te moenga roa. Āpiti hono, tātai
hono, ko te akaaka o te rangi ki a rātou; āpiti hono tātai hono, ko te akaaka o te whenua kia tātou te
hunga ora.
Matariki marks the end of one year and the dawing of the new. We recall those who have passed,
we mourn those who at this time leave us, and we bless the gifts of life in its many forms.
Ngā Aho Whakaari mourns the passing of Jim Vivieaere.
After a long illness, New Zealand-based artist and independent curator
James Earnest (Jim) Vivieaere passed away peacefully on June 3 in Auckland
surrounded by family and friends. He died at the age of 63.
Jim of Rarotongan descent, was a respected artist and a passionate advocate
for the pacific contemporary art form.
One of his most significant contributions to New Zealand art was Bottled
Ocean (1994), the first survey exhibition of contemporary Pacific Island art in
the country. In 2007, he exhibited in the major exhibition Le Folauga at the
Auckland Museum. This exhibition travelled to Taiwan in 2008 and was
shown at the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts.
Jim Vivieaere returned to the Kaohsiung Museum in 2009 as co- curator to the exhibition The Great Journey:
In Pursuit of the Ancestral Realm featuring NZ artists Lisa Reihana, Shane Cotton, Virginia King, Greg Semu and
Michel Tuffery.
Over the course of two decades, Vivieaere’s remarkable career included innumerable exhibitions & residencies
both domestic and international. Jim Vivieaere’s contribution to Pacific Contemporary Art and the New
Zealand visual arts scene will long be remembered.
Nāu te ringa raupā – Nāu te pane amorangi.
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E te rangatira, e te hoa, moe mai rā.
For Jim – my best mate
Na Eliza Bidois
Jim you are:
The ocean that washed my heart
A mountain too lofty to climb
Uncle to my children …
Uncle lollies, uncle money and sweet uncle drunkies
The Marvin Gaye in my soul – singing
Kahil Gibran with a silent moon of you-
The soft mouth of each petal kiss
The Rock … the long time - the hard place.
A Russian without a candle …
A Coconut with boundless milk.
Each colour …
Bombay Gin, Absinthe green
A magenta night
The fire between crimson and vermillion
Hibiscus and sunset
The sweet smell of tiare
You my gardenia
Tahitian dreams of love
And vanilla rum
An island without land - oceans galore
A soul with boundless energy …
Seeking Hawaikinui
Each grain of sand a memory
An elusive loveliness between
the altar of the Gods
And the endless love of
Papatuanuku.
MANA WAKA
CIVIC THEATRE on QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND
Saturday 16th July 2011
When Merata Mita passed away last Matariki, we tried valiantly to crow bar one of Merata’s film into the
New Zealand Film Festival – and despite all our phone calls from Pukehina Marae, the film program had
already been locked off. This year, we’ve succeeded — thanks to the New Zealand Film Archive and
Turangawaewae House and the NZFF. A newly restored film print screening at the grandest film theatre of
them all, the Civic, 21 years after its original screening in 1990.
In association with TURANGAWAEWAE HOUSE — NZ FILM ARCHIVES — NZ FILM FESTIVAL. This screening
also serves as a one year anniversary celebration of the work and life of Merata Mita.
Bookings from Ticketek or check out NZ International Film Festival website for other options. Discounts for
Nga Aho Whakaari members.
Nau mai, haere mai!
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Film Cafe
Film Cafe in the Wintergarden under The Civic, new this year, is a
comfortable and stimulating cultural hub to gather before, after,
between (and even during) films, for drinks, snacks and socialising.
The bar and café will be open from 12.00 pm week days and 2.00 pm weekends.
Play with the interactive exhibits and blog about your favourite films using the
free WIFI.
If you are interested in meeting filmmakers and listening to them talk about
their work, attend the Script to Screen Filmmaker Talks.
Sunday 17 July – 6:30 pm
Script to Screen Filmmaker Talk with editor Annie Collins about Merata Mita’s classic film Mana Waka
hosted by Nga Aho Whakaari
22 years ago, a Steenbeck was rolled into a small room beside the dining hall at Tūrangawaewae Marae, along
with boxes containing roll upon roll of film shot by RGH Manley between 1937 and 1940. In that marae room
with all that Manley had filmed, Merata Mita and Annie Collins edited and created the seminal documentary,
Mana Waka. The 2011 NZ International Film Festival marks the 21st anniversary of its original screening in
1990 – a tribute to the one-year passing of Merata Mita. Tonight, the film’s editor Annie Collins walks down
memory lane, discussing the story behind the story with MC Tearepa Kahi.
Nau mai haere mai!
Opononi Script Writers Workshop
KOKOHUIA MARAE FRIDAY 29TH JULY – SATURDAY 30TH JULY
Powhiri 8.30am
Numbers are STRICTLY limited please email
Ngā 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
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Research on Film Distribution
This week Nga Aho Whakaari as part of their contract with the New Zealand Film Commission has
secured Ashleigh Grant, BMS Waikato University student to conduct initial research into an
Indigenous Film Distribution Network.
He Waka Kiriata is a direct response to Merata Mita’s aspirations for the distribution of NZ/Māori
film. It has not been well understood. Merata had grand designs towards a comprehensive network
that would better serve Māori and NZ film makers. Nga Aho Whakaari are keen for you to share
your views and to be part of this foundation research. Ashleigh Grant will be contacting people in
the few weeks to interview different individuals and organisations about indigenous film
distribution. If you believe you can contribute to this research please feel free to contact Nga Aho
Whakaari.
Nga Aho Whakaari Board Meetings
Nga Aho Whakaari’s next Board meeting is on August 17th at the Boardrooms, at the Nga
Aho Whakaari offices.
A notice will be sent out at the beginning of August to confirm the time. The remaining
Board Meetings for 2011 are as follows.
21st September 2011
30th November 2011
04 December 2011 AGM at Hui-ā-Tau
Planned Hui-ā- Tau
Nga Aho Whakaari are planning an annual hui in Rotorua in December. Planning is underway and
details will be sent out as soon as possible. Nga Aho Whakaari had decided not to run a national hui
this year due to its large number of commitments and the uncertainty of funding in this the Rugby
World Cup year. However in the Television Advisory Hui held with Te Mangai Paho, Māori
Television, TVNZ, Independant Producers and Nga Aho Whakaari it became apparent that Nga Aho
Whakaari’s national hui was one of the few events that attracted across the board practitioners of
Māori in film, television and video from a diverse range of areas from writers, directors, producers,
technicians, administrators, actors and the many other roles Māori play in these industries. The hui
also provide the opportunity to meet and talk with funders, broadcasters. This Hui-ā- Tau will
examine the future of our industry in a rapidly changing national and international environment.
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Letter from Katie Wolfe in New York
I am in New York for a month working on a screenplay which is in early development with the NZ
Film Commission. It’s a comedy about a young Māori girl forced to confront her culture, one she has
nothing to do with, when asked to form a waiata group at the Government department she works in.
I am working alongside some other filmmakers in a hot and stuffy Brooklyn apartment. These are film
makers I have met at various festivals and we have all stayed in touch. It’s a lively environment.
I am also accompanying Shane Bosher, artistic director of Silo theatre, to see New York theatre – He
is here for a month long theatre trip and is also in the hot and stuffy Brooklyn apartment.
It is great to have this time to focus on writing. In Aotearoa I am full time Mum to my tamariki, who
both being in Kura Kaupapa means my time is very much with them and the Kura whanau. I value
this time away greatly.
I am also attending Frameline in San Francisco with Witi Ihimaera and Nicloe Hoey.
Night In The Gardens In Spain, now renamed Kawa, is having its North American release.
Kawa then goes on to play Los Angeles, Switzerland and South Africa.
I am very intrigued and nervous to see its impact off shore. There has been some feelings of
disappointment in NZ that this iconic gay novel was not fully realised in the television format.
A central axis of the novel is the juxtaposition of sexual liberation and loss of childhood innocence.
Of course the sex didn’t make it to TV. It’s a pity but I believe, that the fact that it was made at all is
the thing. Also the refocus of the story to that of a Māori Kaupapa has been seen as a colonisation
of the novel – this I find very interesting indeed. It shows how deeply personal literature can be to
the reader.
Kia ora na Katie.
News Archive Librarian
Māori 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
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Executive Producer – Digital News and Current Affairs
New Zealand’s indigenous broadcaster, Māori Television, is seeking an Executive Producer Digital
News and Current Affairs to lead the implementation of its Digital News and Current affairs strategy.
You will be a leader who can inspire your colleagues and have the ability to build the presence,
quality and reputation of Māori Television’s Digital News and Current Affairs initiatives. As a senior
journalist you will have worked at the front line of news and current affairs reporting which will be
further complimented by experience in a Digital news setting.
This role will suit a dynamic and flexible leader who is excited at the future opportunities for the
creation and distribution of on-line News and Current affairs.
Knowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga is an advantage.
Applications close 5pm, 31 July 2011.
To apply please send letter and CV to:
Pumanawa Tangata Department
Māori Television, PO Box 113 017, Newmarket, Auckland
or email hr@Māoritelevision.com.
Scope of Te Mangai Paho Funding Assessment Critique
TMP have received some questions about the scope of critique that Assessment Panelists may
venture into as part of the assessment process.
The 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 TMP’s 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.
The latest issue of Te Purapura, is available on the Te Mangai Paho website:
http://www.tmp.govt.nz/television.html
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Aotearoa Film & Television Awards – Reminder
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 at this website.
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.
Event Date
Online Entry Deadline Wednesday 10 August 2011
DVD Entry Deadline Friday 12 August 2011
Award Tickets on Sale Mid August
Craft Awards Thursday 10 November 2011
Gala Awards Ceremony Saturday 12 November 2011
The Big Idea / Te Aria Nui
Is a great site with some interesting vacancies and news http://www.thebigidea.co.nz/
Upcoming Events
In our next issue we will have news about our next Script Writers workshop in
Waikaremoana, more on the planned Hui-ā-Tau and other events. Please feel free to send
in your items for inclusion and your feedback.
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