Family and domestic violence services will receive a boost in funding from the Government. Groups such as Women’s Refuge are welcoming the extra money as they have not received a funding increase in 10 years. The funding is to support initiatives which address family violence before it occurs. The National Party are critical of the move though, even though they refused to increase funding for the services. Talisa Kupenga reports live from Whare Pāremata: Louise Upston, Māngai Take Whakahiato Ora.
A youth suicide advocate is calling on the Government to provide more funding for mental health services. Northland has seen an increase in suicide and an expert says this coincides with the reallocation of mental health funding. Rāniera Harrison reports: Arthur Harawira, Māngai, Riders Against Teen Suicide.
Ngāi Te Rangi is asking for Hauraki to follow a tikanga based process in settling the Hauraki Deed of Settlement. This comes as Hauraki claimants addressed the Māori Affairs select committee. Tāmati Coffey says that the issue would be better resolved on the marae. A report from the Select Committee with recommendations is expected to be delivered next week. Moana Makapelu Lee reports live from Whare Pāremata: Paul Majurey, Rōia, Hauraki. Bobby Rolleston, Tauranga Moana. Tāmati Coffey, MP, Te Waiariki. Charlie Tāwhiao, Heamana, Ngāi Te Rangi.
The CEO of the kiwifruit industry says that workers are desperately needed to support the export trade. Mere McLean reports: Michael Franks, Tumu Whakarae, SEEKA.
The House of Shem leader and apostle of the Rātana church, Carl Perkins, has passed away after battling bowel cancer.
Dan Whineray, long time staff member with Māori Television, has passed away after fighting cancer since his diagnosis in 2016.
Sons of Zion have released a new album “Vantage Point” and are about to embark on a world tour. Tāroi Black reports: Rio Pānapa, Kaiwaiata Matua. Matt Sadgrove, Kairakuraku. Samuel Eriwata, Kaiwaiata Matua.
The Warriors are preparing to host the first Indigenous Round of the NRL held outside of Australia. The team have engaged an expert on haka to ensure that the correct protocols and procedures are followed and the Roosters team will receive a traditional welcome upon arrival. Ruth Smith reports: Tāpeta Wehi, Kaiwhakahaere, Te Wehi Haka.
Former Black Ferns players, Toka Natua and Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamata, are about to launch a programme aimed at improving the lives of teenage Cook Islanders. The “Sports for Health” rugby programme is funded by the New Zealand Government and will work across Rarotonga,
Craig Philpott has named the New Zealand Under 20 squad which will travel to France to defend the World Rugby Championship title.
The Commonwealth Games bronze medallist boxer Troy Garton has begun her rehabilitation after undergoing knee surgery. She intends to compete in 2019 Golden Gloves event after making a recovery. Tāmati Tianaga reports: Troy Garton, Kaimekemeke. David Close, Kaiwhakakōmiri.
The Māori lunar calendar – The moon will move into the phase of Tangaroa Whāriki Koikoi.