TE KĀEA. 20/01/2019

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Year
2019
Reference
F283873
Media type
Moving image
Item unavailable online
Series
TE KĀEA
Place of production
New Zealand/Aotearoa
Categories
Television
Broadcast Date
20/01/2019
Production company
Māori Television Service
Taonga Māori Collection
Yes

The Government is being called upon to increase funding for disabled tertiary students. People suffering from a disability need greater levels of academic and financial support and there are no clear pathways to access assistance. One student with cerebral palsy is now fundraising through give a little to support her studies. Tema Hēmi reports: Beache McGregor, Tauira, Te Kuratini Tuwhera. Laura Bradely, Senior Student Success Advisor, UCOL.    

President Trump is set to make an announcement regarding his demand for a border wall which has partially shut down the United States Government. Heta Gardiner reports live from Tāmaki Makaurau.  

A video of a group of Covington Catholic High School students mocking an elderly Native American man has sparked anger. One student is seen smirking at elder Nathan Philips while he leads a prayer chant and other students jeer and yell.

The Drug Foundation is calling for a change in the way low level drug offences are prosecuted. They are focused on non-court options including warnings, therapy, iwi community panels and alcohol & drug treatment courts.              

An 82 year old Kuia is the star of the 2019 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals in Karāpiro. Ngāhuia Mōrehu joined the Hei Matua club to step out of her comfort zone and received a National salute today for her ability. Tāroi Black reports: Ngāhuia Mōrehu, Te Arawa. Te Rito Rika, Mokopuna. Kellie Kōrau, Kaiako. Waka Ama.    

The Auckland Tuatara’s have defeated the Melbourne Aces 8 – 4 in their first victory of their inaugural season of the Australian Baseball League. Baseball now boasts over 8,000 players in Aotearoa and many of the Tuatara players are examining careers as professional sportsmen. James Perry reports: Tukuteihu Repia, Kaitākaro Whanake Tuatara. Ryan Flynn, Kaiwhakahaere Auckland Tuatara. Huriwaka Repia, Kaitākaro Whanake Tuatara. Dominic Elliott, Kaitākaro Whanake Tuatara.    

The young couple who established Pipiri ki Papatūānuku have issued a challenge for people to become more environmentally friendly. They say it is not a fad, but actually an idea that encompasses stewardship and kaitiakitanga and the worldview of many indigenous cultures. He Mono: Te Moko Ormsby, Tainui. Waimirirangi Koopu-Stone, Pipiri ki a Papatūānuku.  

Mitimiti in Northland is rich in history and has one of the most remote beaches in Aotearoa. Locals talk with Te Kāea about what makes the location so unique. He Momo: Shirley Matthews, Te Rarawa, Jane Matthews. Kereama Brown, Te Rarawa. Candy Matthews, Te Rarawa.

The Māori lunar calendar – The moon will enter the phase of Rākaunui.