The deadline for Ngāi Te Rangi to contest settlement claims made by Hauraki Iwi to Tauranga Moana has been extended. The settlement would give Hauraki Iwi rights over Tauranga Harbour and also cultural authority in the area. Ngāi Te Rangi has welcomed the news of the extended deadline and have credited Tāmati Coffey with bring their perspective to the attention of Andrew Little. The situation is similar to the one faced by Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei who argued that tikanga should be considered by government during Treaty of Waitangi settlement negotiations. Talisa Kupenga reports live from Wellington: Charlie Tāwhiao, Heamana, Ngāi Te Rangi Settlement Trust, Mai i Tauranga Moana. Andrew Little, Minita Take TIriti.
Wētini Mītai-Ngātai has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in recognition of his services towards kapa haka and Māori performing arts. As the leader of Te Mātārae I Ōrehu in Rotorua, Mītai-Ngātai, says that Kapa Haka and Māori performing arts are at the centre of his way of life. Te Kuru Dewes reports: Wētini Mītai-Ngātai, Te Mātārae I Ōrehu.
The CEO of Te Tai Tokerau rugby league is worried about moves by New Zealand Rugby League to start an NZRL sanctioned competition in Northland. Opinions are divided over attempts to recruit players and change the way league is played and enjoyed in Northland. Rāniera Harrison reports: Hone Harawira, Toihau, Te Tai Tokerau Rugby League. Hone Bassett, Heamana, Ngāti Kahu Sharks. Penetaui Klesovic, Ngāti Kahu Sharks.
A new television show is giving an insight into the Māori worldview. “Artefact” aims to connect ancestor’s experiences and aspirations using cross cultural stories. The show uses archaeologists and historians and hopes to join descendants with ancestors and reveal hidden parts of New Zealand’s history. Rukuwai Tīpene-Allen reports: Dame Anne Salmond.
Online shoppers will begin paying a Goods & Services Tax on purchases under $400. Retailers are welcoming the news of the “Amazon Legislation” and large companies such as Amazon and eBay will be required to register. Moana Makepalu Lee reports: Tilly Lloyd, Rangatira Toa Hokohoko. Stuart Nash, Minita Tari Tāke. Meka Whaitiri, Minita Mana Ārai o Aotearoa.
Exercise NZ is encouraging asthma sufferers to engage in physical activity as a way of reducing symptoms as winter weather begins. This is part of a programme to raise awareness of the illness and encourage people to manage their asthma. Tema Hēmi reports: Richard Beddie, Exercise NZ Chief Executive, Mai i Ōtautahu. Peni August-Tiatoa, Ngāti Awa.
Te Kūwatawata is using art as part of the healing process for those with mental health issues in Gisborne on the East Coast. The artworks can be in the form of moko, weaving, painting or carving and act as a bridge allowing those with mental health issues to speak freely to their families. Te Kūwatawata is part of the Mahi a Atua programme and Māori approaches have been integrated into its mental health services. Aroha Treacher reports: Nick Tūpara, Ringa Toa. Mark Kōpua, Kaihautū, Te Kūwatawata. Doctor Diana Kōpua, Kaihautū, Te Kūwatawata.
Melody Downs has defeated Eun-Ji Choi to win the Intercontinental World Kickboxing Association K1 Under 67kg title. The Muay Thai kickboxer says her opponent was tougher than she expected and took the fight to the very last round. Downs in now hoping to attract a world title fight to Waikato where New Zealand’s best female kick boxers could be on an international stage. Ruth Smith reports: Melody “Diva” Downs, Kaiwhawhai Toa. Miriam Tio, Kaiako Tuarua.
Maria Folau will not be playing for the Mystics in the opening match of the ANZ Premiership. The absence is unusual and it is thought that she is supporting her husband, Israel Folau, who is under fire for homophobic comments.
The Northern Stars coach and captain have formulated a new game plan ahead of the ANZ Premiership. The team experimented with players and strategies at the Ōtaki Pre-Season Netball Tournament but came away with no victories. Tāmati Tiananga reports: Kiri Wells, Kaiako. Grace Kara, Kāpene.
Kawe Roes presents the Māori lunar calendar – The moon will move into the phase of Takirau.