Barry Barclay's Talking In

I want to look at how Hunting Aotearoa relates to Barry Barclay's model of Talking In/Talking Out. As we learned, this model explores the idea that indigenous cultures have a right to talk to one another in they own way, something which should not be taken up by another ethnic group or race. These people should freely be able to communicate through media in ways which are fundamental to them, something which Maori Television provides a platform for Maori in New Zealand. This communication should also be free for anyone to participate in and enjoy but should not be altered.

Hunting Aotearoa is a television show on Maori Television which claims, "Is currently New Zealands only Television programme dedicated to Hunting and Hunting Enthusiasts." It is hosted by Howie Morrison Jr. in which the show, 'draws on the everyday practices of hunters an rural communities who employ hunting as a means of providing kai to whanau and friends'. Some of the show, in particular the greetings and farewells are spoken in te reo but is mostly in English although subtitles are always provided. The show travels all across New Zealand meeting with different hunters and gatherers. These people welcome people to their lands and endeavor to share the nature which encapsulates it much like Barclay's concept of the communications marae. The most interesting part of this show is that it crosses racial boundaries. The show hosts Maori of different tribes and tikanga, Pakeha, and even Canadians and other foreigners living in New Zealand. What the show highlights is in fact not racial and economic differences like most mainstream television shows tend to inevitably portray, but instead shows how similar one another are. No matter which ethnic group that appears on the show, they all have a holistic love for a sport which provides for their family and loved ones. It is this shared passion which each guest has that highlights that no matter what ethnic background you come from, your family remains paramount. Maori and Irish hunters alike are brought together on this show and can therefore be seen to be an example of a show which talks in and talks out for the Maori community. Images like the one seen above with Maori and Pakeha sharing an equal passion for something is rarely seen these days which is why the show is such a warm show to watch. Like Country Calander, Hunting Aotearoa lets a community speak to one another and does not forbid entry but makes sure it does it in its own way. I would highly recommend watching this show as long as you don't mind a bit of gore on your weekday evenings.

"To this day, hunting is still a rich source of kai for many of our people. It has been ingrained into the fabric of our rural communities. Hunting Aotearoa takes a genuine and exciting look into the hunting trips of the present day hunter while also acknowledging the traditional hunting methods of our ancestors."