While established by statute (the Maori Television Service Act 2003), it is not a Crown entity in any shape or form.
Maori interests were represented by Te Putahi Paho (the Maori Electoral College) who appointed four members of the Television Service's seven member board.
Funding is provided directly to the service for its operational administrative costs.
Programming is funded by Te Mangai Paho (The Maori Broadcasting Commission).
[5] It is available on the UHF band to approximately four-fifths of Māori speakers, and to all New Zealand SKY Television satellite service subscribers.