Prince Harry to reveal project based on values of New Zealand’s indigenous Māori
- The British prince is due to reveal a new project he is involved with in an exclusive interview airing on Māori television on Monday tonight
- ‘It’s interesting to hear someone who’s a royal speak about Māori values, given our history … and the current debates,’ presenter Moana Maniapoto said
Britain’s Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is due to reveal a new project he is involved with in an exclusive interview airing on New Zealand’s Māori television on Monday night.
The new kaupapa (a principle or policy) will be debuted by Harry on Te Ao with Moana, with host Moana Maniapoto who is hoping the message from Prince Harry, airing at 8pm, will “spark a discussion” among viewers.
She said Harry’s kaupapa being launched from New Zealand was inspired by Māori values around kaitiakitanga (a way of managing the environment based on the Māori world view).
“It’s interesting to hear someone who’s a royal speak about Māori values, given our history, but also given the current debates about having Māori values at the forefront of decision making and relationships,” she said.
Maniapoto said she was “not fussed” about the inner workings of the British royal family and that she was open to having a representative of the Crown on her show.
