1 September 2004
Finalists announced for Inaugural Maori Language Week Awards 2004
Finalists in the very first Maori Language Week Awards were announced today, winners will be declared at a Gala Dinner in Wellington on 14 September.
In announcing the finalists the judges panel of Wayne Ngata (Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori, the Maori Language Commission), Bob Newson (Te Kahui Tika Tangata, Human Rights Commission) and Peter Douglas (representing Te Puni Kokiri) commended the efforts organisations had made in the presentation of their entries.
There were over 40 entries received and the judges said they were extremely impressed with the quality and diversity of the entries.
There are nine awards in total in five categories:
- Media - Television, Radio and Print
- Government - Central Government, Local Body
- Community and School
- Business
- Supreme Award - the best of the best
Te Taura Whiri Chief Executive Haami Piripi said the spread of entries throughout the country highlighted the success and reach of Maori Language Week held 26 July - 1 August, through the "Give it a go, Korero Maori" campaign.
"The 'Give it a go' theme seems to have struck a chord with New Zealanders and I want to congratulate all of those individuals and organisations who celebrated and promoted Maori Language."
Inaugural Maori Language Week Awards 2004 - Finalists
|
Award Category |
Entrant Organisation |
Entrant Name |
|
Business Award |
University of Canterbury - Te Whare Wanaka o Waitaha |
Keela Atkinson, Kaitohutohu Maori |
|
Business Award |
Waikato Institute of Technology |
Anna Carter, Public Relations Manager |
|
Business Award |
Diagnostic Medlab |
Naomi Johnson, Human Resources Manager |
|
Central Government |
Inland Revenue Department |
Dale Shelford, Inland Revenue Maori Language Coordination Group |
|
Central Government |
Department of Labour |
Nicola Medway, Labour Inspector |
|
Central Government |
Work & Income, Ministry of Social Development |
Kim Hippolite, Iwi Liaison Manager |
|
Community |
Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi |
Helen Gatonyi, Chairperson Tenants' Trust Board |
|
Community |
Counselling Services Centre, Manukau City |
Nicky Waihi, Client/Office Administrator |
|
Community |
Turning Point Trust |
Arlene Foster, General Manager |
|
Local Body |
Auckland Regional Council, Iwi Relations Unit |
Te Marino Lenihan |
|
Local Body |
Christchurch City Libraries |
Haneta Pierce, Kaiwhakahaere Ratonga Maori |
|
Media - Print |
Gisborne Herald |
Tina Karaitiana, Marketing Manager, Gisborne Herald |
|
Media - Print |
NiE (Newspapers in Education) |
Lynne Robinson, NiE National Coordinator |
|
Media - Print |
The Daily News, Taranaki Newspapers |
Donna Sullivan, Newspapers in Education Coordinator |
|
Media - Radio |
Te Hiku 94.4 FM |
Dion Hobson, Station Manager |
|
Media - Radio |
Mai Media Limited |
Vanessa Bidois, Communications Advisor |
|
Media - Radio |
Niu FM Radio Network |
Jae'd Victor, Programme Director |
|
Media - Television |
Cinco Cine Film Productions |
Matai Smith, Producer/Presenter |
|
Media - Television |
Television New Zealand |
Hone Edwards, Kaihautu |
|
Media - Television |
Maori Television Service |
Hone Paul, Marketing and Communications Assistant |
|
School |
Waikato Diocesan School |
Renae Rakena, Teacher/Dean |
|
School |
Tokoroa East Primary School |
Moengaroa Jones |
|
School |
Albany Primary School |
Bille-Jean Potaka, Acting Assistant Principal |
|
Special Mention |
||
|
Business Award |
Tokomaru Bay Four Square/ Te Ataarangi ki Tokomaru |
Bruce Holm Proprietor & Kirimatao Paipa, Pouako |
For further information about the Awards contact:
Lana Simmons-Donaldson
Communications Advisor
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
lana@tetaurawhiri.govt.nz
04 4716 724
0274 574 551