Waatea 5th Estate – Sir Graham Latimer

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Sir Graham Latimer from Te Tai Tokerau Northland aged 90 passed away this week.

Sir Graham was a tireless campaigner for Maori Land rights………broadcasting rights……..fishing and forestry rights. Today we enjoy much of his hard work……..Maori Television………..Crown Forestry Rental Trust……….Maori Fisheries Commission

His passing raises the issue of Maori leadership as we battle for economic independence, social prosperity and the survival of our language.

Here to talk about Sir Graham Latimer the man………Maori Leadership in the future…….and the fight for our language:

In studio: Former Labour Minister, John Tamihere…………..Principal Advisor with NZ Treasurer, Te Atatwhai Tibble……….on skype Broadcaster and Maori Language Expert from the North Waihoroi Shortland………from Rarotonga Broadcaster and Political Commentator Derek Fox……..we’ll also be joined throughout the programme with Maori Leaders currently attending Sir Graham Latimer’s tangi up North.