Tairawhiti (East Coast) in TBI TV & Audio

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ScreenTalk: Claudette Hauiti

TV producer Claudette Hauiti (Ngati Porou, Ngapuhi) began her career as a sports journalist on radio before moving to television news. In later years, her production company Front of the Box has made ground-breaking Maori series such as Eye to Eye and Takatapui, as well as the award-winning documentaries Gang Girls and Children of the Revolution. Read More »

ScreenTalk: Whai Ngata

Whai Ngata (Ngati Porou, Whanau a Apanui) has had a long and distinguished career in print, radio and television.

In this ScreenTalk interview he talks about the importance of Maori programming and reflects on highlights from his career, including the huge impact the Te Maori exhibition had in the US. Read More »

ScreenTalk: Taika Waititi

Taika Waititi.

Taika Waititi (Te-Whanau-a-Apanui) discovered drama at secondary school. Having previously had aspirations for careers in deep sea diving, painting and hospitality, the lure of the entertainment industry lead him towards acting and a high school drama teacher - who he admits “changed my life”.

In this ScreenTalk interview he talks about his journey through film and TV since then. Read More »