Korimako Speech Contest, this competition was set up by the late Sir Bernard Fergusson for Māori Secondary Schools. He wanted the competition to encourage and create fluency in the English language by Māori students, but importantly the contest is open to all students.
1989 saw Wairarapa College hosting this event.
- Kaikōrero: Rachel House from Kamo College/Northland "The best of
Both worlds". (2nd)
- Kaikōrero: Sarah Tunstall Ashley / Nelson College "Gods worship first,
Worldly things later".
- Miriama Kamo/Aranui High School "Is there a place for rituals".
Māori news round up. Māori broadcasting / gang problems in Hawkes Bay confusion between Māori and the crown / Waipareira hosting 2nd Māori netball assn / race relations / Tamaki regional kapa competitions / Exhumation in Mt. Eden / National hui re Forestry policy / Social and economic justice for Māori / Treaty issues / Winston Peters removed from the front bench.