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Peata Melbourne (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Maniapoto) is an experienced journalist, music lover and beautiful poi performer who graced the competitive kapahaka stage with Ngāti Rangiwewehi.

These are inspirational stories that capture intimate moments of life through a mother's thoughts and observations of her child. Incorporating the visual beauty & symbolism of poi, it is an inspirational series of humanity. Poi is a taonga (gift), just like our children, and both need our guidance to fly. These exceptional women have unique stories that connect who they are, where they are from and what they hope for the future.

Primary Title
  • POI - Hopes & Dreams
Episode Title
  • Peata
Date Broadcast
  • Wednesday 19 April 2017
Duration
  • 04:44
Channel
  • Maori Television
Broadcaster
  • Maori Television Service
Programme Description
  • These are inspirational stories that capture intimate moments of life through a mother's thoughts and observations of her child. Incorporating the visual beauty & symbolism of poi, it is an inspirational series of humanity. Poi is a taonga (gift), just like our children, and both need our guidance to fly. These exceptional women have unique stories that connect who they are, where they are from and what they hope for the future.
Episode Description
  • Peata Melbourne (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Maniapoto) is an experienced journalist, music lover and beautiful poi performer who graced the competitive kapahaka stage with Ngāti Rangiwewehi.
Classification
  • Unknown
Owning Collection
  • TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
  • Maori
Captioning Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
  • Poi dance
  • Maori (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs
  • Poi
  • Mahi ā Rēhia
Genres
  • Community
  • Documentary
  • History
  • Performing arts
Hosts
  • Lanita Ririnui-Ryan (Producer)
  • Ngatapa Black (Producer)
  • Through The Fire Ltd (Production Unit)
  • Te Mangai Paho (Funder)
Contributors
  • Lanita Ririnui-Ryan (Producer)
  • Ngatapa Black (Producer)
  • Through The Fire Ltd (Production Unit)
  • Te Māngai Pāho (Funder)
Subjects
  • Poi dance
  • Maori (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs
  • Poi
  • Mahi ā Rēhia