October 24, 2018
Finalists for 2018 Māori Radio Awards Announced
Finalists for 2018 Māori Radio Awards Announced
MEDIA RELEASE
Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori congratulates the finalists for the Māori Radio Awards 2018 with the winners to be announced at an invitation-only awards evening on Saturday 27 October 2018 at the Energy Events Centre, Rotorua.
Chairman Rawiri Waru says it’s an important day for all involved, “For over 30 years Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori o te motu have played, and continue to occupy, a vital role in the promotion and revitalisation of the Māori language. It is important their efforts and impact are acknowledged and recognised”.
Judge Raniera Winikerei was impressed with both the quantity and quality of the submissions received across all categories, “They were, as expected, of the highest quality”.
This year E Tū Whānau, a major sponsor, will present the newly created E Tū Whānau Inspiring Positive Change Award to recognise extraordinary achievement by a Māori radio station to inspire positive change through the promotion of the E Tū Whānau kaupapa on air, online and out in the community.
The Māori Radio Awards are held every two years, celebrating success in Māori Radio across 18 Categories including Te Pou Irirangi Toa o te Tau, the Station of the Year Award supported by major sponsor Te Māngai Pāho. The awards evening will be simulcast via the Māori Radio Network and via social media on the Te Arawa FM Facebook page, again with the generous support of Te Māngai Pāho.
Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori acknowledges our additional event and award sponsors – RCS, Māori Media Network, and The Radio Bureau.
ENDS
2018 Māori Radio Awards Categories & Finalists
I Best Station Imaging
Ngā Iwi FM
Radio Tainui
Tumeke FM
Best Station Vignette
Radio Tainui
Tahu FM
Tumeke FM
The Radio Bureau Best Commercial
Ngāti Hine FM
Tahu FM
Tumeke FM
E Tū Whānau Outstanding Community Contribution
Tahu FM
Te Hiku FM
Te Korimako o Taranaki
Te Māngai Pāho Best Breakfast Show
Ngāti Hine FM
Te Korimako o Taranaki
Tumeke FM
Best Talkback or Current Affairs Show
Radio Waatea
Te Hiku FM
Tumeke FM
E Tū Whānau Best Rangatahi Show
Radio Ngāti Porou
Radio Tainui
Radio Tautoko
RCS Sound Software Best Drive Show
Ngāti Hine FM
Radio Ngāti Porou
Tumeke FM
E Tū Whanau Inspiring Positive Change
Radio Ngāti Porou
Te Korimako o Taranaki
Moana Radio
Best Syndicated Show
Moana Radio
Ngāti Hine FM
Radio Waatea
Te Māngai Pāho Best Outside Broadcast
Radio Ngāti Porou
Te Hiku FM
Tumeke FM
Best Website
Radio Tainui
Radio Waatea
Te Hiku FM
#WhatsTrending Award
Ngā Iwi FM
Radio Ngāti Porou
Tumeke FM
Māori Media Network Best Iwi Radio Presenter
Radio Tainui
Raukawa FM
Te Korimako o Taranaki
Best Programme Director
Ngāti Hine FM
Radio Tautoko
Tumeke FM
Te Māngai Pāho Best Contribution to Reo-ā-Iwi
Radio Tainui
Te Hiku FM
Te Korimako o Taranaki
Individual Achievement Award
Moana Radio
Te Arawa FM
Tūranga FM
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