May 27, 2024
Māori media award shared
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Mihingarangi Forbes from the Aotearoa Media Collective and Moana Maniapoto from Whakaata Māori shared honours at this year’s Voyager Media Awards.
He Tohu Kairangi Award recognises excellence in storytelling, demonstrating mātauranga Māori and understanding, sensitivity in dealing with kaupapa Māori, and adherence to tikanga.
Judges Mani Dunlop and Mike McRoberts said their entries were indicative of the multifaceted way in which these award winning and veteran journalists and broadcasters and their producers cover their stories, conduct their interviews and shine a light with a staunch and clear ao Māori lens on their work.
Mihingarangi Forbes’ investigative pieces show the depth, expertise and pūkenga she brings to the industry.
They said Moana Maniapoto consistently shows her warmness, entertaining yet hard hitting approach in her work.