Open AccessMaori TV: The First Ten Years
Author(s) -
Jennifer L. Gauthier
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of new zealand studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.102
0eISSN - 2324-3740
pISSN - 1176-306X
DOI - 10.26686/jnzs.v0ins26.4844
Subject(s) - entertainment , broadcasting (networking) , franchise , advertising , promotion (chess) , media studies , project commissioning , publishing , political science , sociology , history , law , business , marketing , computer science , computer network , politics
In February of 2018, Māori Television began broadcasting several shows associated with the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) franchise, including its flagship programs, “Raw” and “Smackdown.” One airing per week is in te reo Māori. Not surprisingly, this decision led to a wave of controversy that has not dissipated. Critics cite the promotion of violence and the lack of Māori content on the show, while supporters note that broadcasting popular entertainment will bring more viewers to the station.