More media outlets have now rallied to support the eight hours live Whakaata Māori broadcast which will also air on TVNZ 2, TVNZ +and TikTok.

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The concert will now be available on Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori national iwi Māori radio network, Radio New Zealand, New Zealand Herald, STUFF as well as a mammoth livestream across the Pacific region.

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Tui McKendrick, Head of Programming and Content of the Pacific Broadcasting Cooperation, today announced that #MARANGA will be livestreamed across 24 broadcasters in 13Pacific countries.

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“This event holds great significance as it provides an opportunity for the Pacific to unite with Aotearoa and rise up together. The devastating impact of recent events has affected many New Zealand Pacific families and their loved ones in the Islands are doing their best to provide support from offshore,” she said.

The #MARANGA broadcast serves as a beacon of hope, allowing the Pacific to come together and support one another during these challenging times. Through this broadcast, we can showcase the strength and resilience of our communities and demonstrate the power of unity.”

The whānau friendly concert, in partnership with Whānau Ora, will raise funds for all families and communities hit by Cyclone Gabrielle and broadcast live tomorrow 11am-7pm from Parrs Park in West Auckland.

The stellar line-up of musicians include Stan Walker, Bic Runga, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Troy Kingi, Che Fu, Three Houses Down, Rob Ruha, Ria Hall, Drax Project, Anna Coddington, Muroki, King Kapisi, Maisey Rika, Kings, Teeks, Louis Baker, Bella Kalolo-Suraj and Ardijah.

Whakaata Māori Tāhuhu Rangapū, Shane Taurima, said with less than 24 hours to go, the stage is set to showcase Aotearoa at its best.

“From front of stage to back of house, nearly 500 volunteers, security, concert and production crews as well as artists have committed to this kaupapa.  We now ask the nation to rise up with us so that devastated communities know Aotearoa and the entire Pacific supports them,” he said.

Heavy traffic is expected around Parrs Park as thousands make their way to the benefit concert.  Traffic management will be in place from 8am tomorrow, including road closures and diversions for pedestrian and public safety.

Concert goers, therefore, are strongly encouraged to use public transport as parking is restricted.  The nearest train station is Sunnyvale, with a 10min walk to Parrs Park via Seymour Road.

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Plan your journey ahead of time: https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/journey-planner/

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For more information head to: https://marangariseup.co.nz/

The #MARANGA live broadcast has been made possible by the support of Te Māngai Pāho and NZ On Air.

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