This programme marks the beginning of Maori Language Week. It looks at the protocol, customs and rituals of the Marae as filmed on the Ngati Moko Marae in Te Puke, a sub-tribe of Tapuika, Te Arawa.
Profile of a new campaign being launched by the Alcoholic Liquor Advisory Council (ALAC) to encourage moderation in drinking amongst Maori. Using music as its medium, it is hoped Kua Makona will reduce alcohol abuse.
Aotearoa Polynesian Reggae band "Herbs"—a multicultural group consisting of a Tongan, Rarotongan, Samoan, and three Māori—have chosen to launch their new album 'Sensitive to a Smile' in Ruatoria.