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Matangireia

45m

Matangireia is a series of conversations examining the political legacies of Māori politicians.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

Series details.

Credits

Annabelle Lee-Mather & Mihingarangi Forbes
Co-Directors & Co-Producers
Carmen J Leonard
Executive Producer
Morgan Godfery
Presenter
Kay Ellmers
RNZ Commissioner
Shannon Haunui-Thompson
RNZ Kurahautū

Season 1

In this six-part series, Matangireia, acclaimed political writer and commentator Morgan Godfery conducts frank interviews with six former Māori MPs: Green MP Metiria Turei; Māori Party MP Dame Tariana Turia, NZ First MP Tuariki Delemere, Mana Motuhake/Alliance MP Sandra Lee, NZ First MP Tau Henare, and Māori Party MP Marama Fox.

Season 2

Series two of Matangireia features a diverse range of politicians, including National MP Paula Bennett, Labour MP Georgina Beyer, Mana MP Hone Harawira, NZ First MP Ron Mark, Māori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell, Green MP Denise Roche, Labour MP Dover Samuels, and National MP Harete Hipango. Matangireia is a unique insight into the power, passion, and price of Māori politics.​

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