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Michael Campbell will be inducted into the Māori Golf Associations Hall of Fame in recognition of his success in the sport. The retired professional golfer is now focusing on mentoring youth in the sport. Tāroi Black reports: Michael Campbell, Kaihāhau Pōro Toa. Makau Phipps, Kaihāhau Pōro. Mikae Rangahika, Kaihāhau Pōro. Phillip Tataurangi, Kaihāhau Pōro Toa.
The New Zealand Police are working with Northland iwi to improve Māori customary practices around tragedy at sea. The new initiative will be trialled around the Bay of Islands during summer in collaboration with kaumātua and local iwi and hapū. Rāniera Harrison reports: Hirini Kīngi, Ngāti Tautahi, Ngāti Whakaeke. Peter Comer, Poutiaki Takutai Moana, Te Tari Parihimana.
The Amalgamated Workers Union is calling for fruit pickers to be paid the living wage in order to attract people into working in horticulture. The Union also believes an increased wage would bring dignity to the seasonal work and reduce reliance on foreign labour. Mānia Clarke reports: Maurice Davis, Hēkeretari, AWUNZ. Willie Jackson, Minita, Ngā Take Mahi, Mai i Te Tai Kōura.
The Tokomaru Bay Pāua pie is becoming a sought after delicacy on the East Coast. The recipe and ingredients are being kept secret as more than 200 pies are sold each day.
Te Kuru Dewes reports: Rachel Bellamy, Café 35, Tokomaru.
Julian Marley was welcomed with a pōwhiri at Auckland airport today 40 years after his father's first visited the country. The musician is touring the country with his band “Uprising”.
The Whanganui City Bridge celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. Locals are using the opportunity to celebrate the importance of the Whanganui river to the community and the significance of the bridge to commerce and travel. Tema Hēmi reports: Rauru Broughton , Whanganui, Taranaki. Brent Holmes, Te Kaunihera o Whanganui.
Makayla Timoti is at the top of Waka Ama singles but is now trying paddling in a team environment. She has now joined the Hei Matua Waka Ama Club and is now part of Pūtake Ake who are focusing on the National competition. Rahia Timutimu reports: Mikayla Tīmoti, Ngāi Tūhoe.
The popularity of free Te reo Māori classes in Christchurch came as a surprise to the organiser. The variety of people attending and their reasons for studying also surprised Anton Matthews, whose restaurant business encourages the use of the Māori language. He Momo: Anton Matthews, Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri.
Kawe Roes presents the Māori lunar calendar – The moon will enter the phase of Hoata.