T3 | Wk 9 - Monday | Power + The Media - Representation of Indiginous people in NZ

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TASK 1 

Another article to look at with some great information;

After The Power of Inclusion summit: The problems with film/television diversity in NZ

Make some notes using the following questions as guidelines;

1. What was the event being held in NZ and what was it's purpose?

2. Why was Heperi Mita identified as a significant voice? What did he direct and what did he do? 

3. Both NZFC and NZ On Air have a strategy for Maori content, what is it? 

4. What was the concern that Heperi Mita had with the fact that although there was funding, producers were still being hired from big studios to re-tell Maori stories? 

5. Last year, NZ On Air revamped its roadmaps and added a strand for “newer storytellers”. Explain what progress has been made here? 

6. What are some other important points that have been made as a result of this inclusion summit? 

TASK 2 

This is work to add to your research on Power and the Media. We are now looking at our local broadcasting landscape and how Maori are represented in film and TV. 

Check out this article;

Diversify or die: What New Zealand television can learn from our film industry

Questions;

1. What are some of the points this article raises between the difference in how progressive the TV representation of Maori is and the representation of Maori in film? 

2. What is an example of the last TV show that really brought Maori representation into the spotlight but that is an older show to reference now? 

3. What are some examples of films that have done well and that focus on telling the stories of ethnic minority in NZ? 

4. Why are US TV networks scrambling to make their programming more diverse? 

5. What, according to the article is one of the biggest challenges for Maori television shows? 

Write a few other good points from the article and a quote that sums up one of these points, to be able to contribute to your essay on POWER AND THE MEDIA.