Māori Television

The Eden Park event is expected to host up to 10,000 participants who will perform the world-famous haka Ka Mate, composed by Te Rauparaha, chief of Ngāti Toa Rangatira.

Major changes will see staffing and content cut at the Māori media organisation in the coming months.

Major changes are afoot in Whakaata Māori’s senior leadership as the organisation seeks to downsize in the face of major funding decreases.

“It was set up that way by the previous government.” Tama Potaka

Nicole Hoey expressed dismay at the lack of funding which has forced Whakaata Māori to consider cuts.

Any changes are set to be implemented in October.

Both broadcasters will simulcast two Māori All Blacks matches and an NRL match during Matariki.

The organisations formalised the agreement at the 45th Celtic Media Festival in Cardiff.