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Gate to the globe

A television programme highlighting Māori exporting businesses is being sponsored by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and debuted on TVNZ last night. 

Gate to the Globe showcases ‘innovative Kiwis smashing it on the world stage’ with host Tim Lambourne presenting Māori export success stories from their international markets back to their origins in Aotearoa.

Among the featured Māori exports are tennis balls at the US Open and venison at the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The programme comprises four 30-minute episodes each Wednesday at 8pm from January 17.

The sponsorship will be used to promote business programmes at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

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