Matariki 2023

Best Live Event Coverage 2022

Ngāti Whakaue/Ngāti PukekoSince 1986 Brendon has been directing and producing sport, comedy, documentary and drama for TVNZ, TV3, SKY and Maori Television. In 1990 he worked as a studio director for TV3 and eventually became Head of Sport. He covered rugby for SKY for 7 years including the Lion's Tour in 2005. Then he started Kahawai Productions, which went on to produce numerous documentaries and reality series. The company also specialises in live events like the Anzac Day and Matariki live broadcasts. His independent production company has a wealth of experience in te reo Māori broadcasting, having produced over 2000 hours of bi-lingual sports coverage.

Mike Noonan started building a custom motorbike in his garage in 2014, and has rallied a group of friends to help him get to Speed Week at Bonneville. In the spirit of Burt Munro, Mike hopes to make his dream come true on the famous salt flats - to break the land speed record for a 350CC supercharged push rod motorcycle. This documentary was funded by a successful crowdfunding campaign.

"My great uncle's photo album shows the formation of the Pioneer Battalion in Auckland in 1914. It's a personal story, a Maori story and a New Zealand story that deserves to be told." Brendon ButtShovels & Guns is the story of The Native Contingent which became The Pioneer Battalion; from its very formation to the bloody battlefields of Gallipoli and the Western Front.

Weekend Warriors is based on the book 'Auckland 100 Years of Rugby League' by Bernie Wood and John Coffey, and first aired on Maori Television on August 28, 2010.

World Forklift League is the world's first nationally televised forklift driver competition. Eight teams from around the country compete against each other to determine who really is king (or queen) of the pallets.

Mama Son Learner League is a unique family entertainment show, with specific attention on parents and teenage boys and their driving skills.