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As Auckland City Council make plans to prepare for hosting the Americas Cup, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei are concerned about the impact of wharf extensions on the Waitemata harbour and may move to block proposed developments.
Day two of the Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival is underway on the Auckland waterfront. People from around the world have gathered to learn about Māori culture and some are contemplating tā moko. For the tattoo artist, the question of cultural appreciation versus cultural appropriation is paramount as more than 60 people will have received tā moko by the end of the three day festival. Leah Te Whata reports live: Borba Wallaem (Parīhi, Amerika ki te Tonga), James Webster (Kaitāmoko), Live interview with Riki Minhinnick (Ngāti Te Ata).
The South Island town of Reefton has commemorated veterans of the 28th Māori battalion and Ngāi Tahu hapū were invited to lead the event. The President of the local Returned and Services Association said it was important to acknowledge the contribution of Māori during World War 2 and that it done in an appropriate manner. Many of those gathered said it was important that small towns like Reefton continue to remember the sacrifices made by their ancestors and that it is bought to the attention of younger generations. Mānia Clark reports: Te Rua Mason (Poutini Ngāi Tahu), Tony Groves (Perehitini, Te Mōrehu ā-Tū o Reefton), Miki Apiti (Kaumātua, Kāhui Mōrena ā-Tū o te motu), Te Wira Gardiner (Rutene Kanara, Ngāti Tūmateuenga).
The people of Rapa Nui have had 2 skulls of ancestors returned after being held by the Canterbury and Otago museums for almost 70 years. At a ceremonial repatriation they were reunited with the bones of their ancestors after travelling across the Pacific to receive them. However, there remain hundreds of bones of ancestors held in museums and private collections throughout Aotearoa yet to be returned to their families. The Ministry of Culture and Heritage have said that all ancestral remains in New Zealand museums should be returned to their regions. The people of Rapa Nui say they will continue to seek the return of their ancestors and Taonga throughout the world. Te Kuru Dewes reports: Mario Tuki (Rapa Nui), Arapata Hakiwai (Kaihautū, Te Papa Tongarewa), Lynn Rapu Tuki (Rapa Nui).
The One Love music festival has sold over 18,000 tickets for this year’s event. The Tauranga economy welcomes the boost as the festival constantly attracts large crowds and international musicians. In 2016, the event bought more than $5 million dollars into the local economy as it attracts people from around the country and overseas. The musicians and the fans are full of praise for the One Love Festival and the event plans to remain in Tauranga for the foreseeable future. Mere McLean reports: Pato Alvare (Kaiwhakarite, One Love Festival), VOXPOP from various festival goers.
Touch New Zealand is pushing for good behaviour and a positive attitude from people attending the Inter Provincial Series in Rotorua. 93 Teams are participating in the event which caters to the U10’s, U12’s and U14’s age groups. Positive and supportive behaviour from the side lines Is the expectation at the IPS after Touch NZ launched a resource aiming to reinforce good behaviour from whanau and spectators. With between 5 and 8 thousand people expected for the tournament, ensuring the children have positive experience in the top priority for the organisers. Mere McLean reports: Sandi Hackett (Pā Whutupōro Aotearoa), Janie Kaafi (Mātua, Ngāi Tūhoe), Frank Kake (Kaiako, Te Tai Tokerau).
A 24 hour cross fit challenge is being held to raise awareness and funds for the No Duff Charitable Trust. The trust aims to support veterans and defence force personnel in crisis with a focus on whanau support and early intervention. Many of the cross fit exercises are named after people who served in Afghanistan and other overseas deployments. Rāhia Timutimu reports: Neil Johnson (Kaiwhakahaere), Kylie Stephenson (Kaitūao, No Duff, Mai i Queensland).
The Perth Wildcats defeated the New Zealand Breakers 90–73, ending a 2 game losing streak. The Wildcats played a strong defensive game on their home court and the Breakers are now placed 5th on the ANBL table.
The reggae band Three Houses Down are now looking to the future of 11 year old General Fiyah. Since featuring in their hit single “Love and Affetion”, he has had to deal with increasing fame and media attention. His new single “Here to Stay” has led the band to put all other projects on hold and focus on General Fiyah and his potential and the audience he brings with him. Leah Te Whata reports: Charlie Pome’e (Kaiwaiata), General Fiyah (Kaiwaiata).