Tuatahi o nga ra o Mahuru / 1 September 2005
2005 Maori Language Week Awards Finalists Announced
Finalists in the second annual 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 Lana Simmons-Donaldson (Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori, the Maori Language Commission), Bob Newson (Te Kahui Tika Tangata, Human Rights Commission) and Harima Fraser (Te Puni Kokiri, Ministry of Mäori Development) commended the efforts organisations had made in the presentation of their entries.
There were 32 entries received and the judges said they were extremely impressed with the quality and diversity of the entries.
There are a total of eleven awards over five categories:
- Media - Television, Radio and Print
- Government - Central Government, Local Body, Public Library
- Community, School and Educational Institution
- 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 "Korero Maori, Give it a go" 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."
Maori Language Week Awards 2005 - Finalists
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MEDIA – Hunga Papaho |
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Media-Television |
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TV 3 |
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TVNZ |
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Visionary Film & Televsion |
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Media-Radio |
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Te Hiku Media |
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Niu FM |
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Media-Print |
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The Gisborne Herald |
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NZ Herald |
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Newspapers in Education |
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BUSINESS - Pakihi |
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Diagnostic Medlab |
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Borders Books Music Movies & Café |
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Front of the Box Productions |
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CENTRAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL BODY AND PUBLIC LIBRARY – Kawanatanga Pu, Kaunihera a-rohe me nga Whare Pukapuka Tumatanui |
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Central Government |
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Inland Revenue |
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NZQA |
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Local Body |
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Auckland City Council |
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City Gallery Wellington |
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Whakatane District Council |
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Public Library |
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Christchurch City Libraries |
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COMMUNITY, SCHOOL AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION – Hapori, Kura me nga Putahi Matauranga |
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Community |
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Christchurch Community House |
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Te Waka Reo ki Ngai Tahu |
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Maori Television |
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School |
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Albany Primary School |
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Felix Donnelly College |
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Hurupaki School |
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Education Institute |
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Waikato Institute of Technology |
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Te Whare Wananga o Waikato |
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Te Wanaka o Otautahi (CPIT) |
ENDS
For further information, contact:
Haami Piripi, Chief Executive
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori,
Phone: (04) 471 0244
or
For information about the Awards:
Trevor Shailer
Events Co-ordinator
021 352 556