Māori Television is a New Zealand TV station that was launched on March 28 2004. It is funded by the New Zealand government and aims to revitalise Maori language and culture through it’s programming.
The relevant legislation says “The principal function of the Service is to promote te reo Maori me nga tikanga Maori through the provision of a high quality, cost-effective Maori television service, in both Maori and English, that informs, educates, and entertains a broad viewing audience, and, in doing so, enriches New Zealand’s society, culture, and heritage”.
More than two thirds of Māori Television’s audience are non-Māori, looking for local programming, local and international documentary streams and local feature and short films. It continues to grow it’s audience share.
