Kei a Mānia Clarke ngā kōrero mō ngā mahi rongoā me ngā mahi karakia. Jacinda Ardern has had her first meeting with Iwi Leaders in Waitangi. A spokesman for the Iwi Chairs Forum has gifted Ardern a name for her baby “Waimirirangi”. This comes following Ratana Church gifting her baby the name ”Te Waru”. This comes as Andrew Little meets with Ngāpuhi to work towards a Treaty settlement. Raniera Harrison reports live from Waitangi. Pita Tipene (Heamana, Te Rūnunga o Ngāti Hine), Jacinda Ardern (Pirimia), Maahia Nathan (Heamana Tuarua, Te Rūnunga Nui o Te Aupōuri). Andrew Little (Minita Take Tiriti).
A VTNZ driving coach has conducted a driving test completely in te reo Māori to prove the language is useful in the real world and can be employed everyday. Lead Te Whata reports – Tawaroa Kawana (Rangitāne, Te Ātihaunui-ā-Pāpārangi), Richard Waihi (Kaiwhakamātautau Taraiwa).
The New Zealand Howard League has helped 500 inmates receive their drivers’ licences. Statistics show that two thirds of Māori offenders have a driving offence listed as part of their initial jail sentence. Jenny Michie (Kaiwhakahāere Matua).
16 different Sevens teams will take part in the official welcoming ceremony for the Hamilton Sevens tournament held this evening. Last year the decision was made to move the event from Wellington to Hamilton following poor ticket sales. Hamilton organisers are confident of success, Eru Paranihi reports live from Hamilton.
Māori businesses are looking forward to a profitable time during the Hamilton Sevens. Hotels, restaurants, bars costumes retailers are expecting a boost in sales – Mānia Clarke reports - Kylie Williams (Rangatira, Nourish Pod), Mānia Clarke (Kirikiriroa), Debee-May McCarthy (Top ‘N Tales).
A Government relief package for drought affected farmers has been extended from the lower North Island to Southland. It will be available from February 5th to January 21st 2019. Rural assistance payments will help with living expenses throughout the dry spell. Government support of $130,000 will be given to Rural Support Trusts in Southland.
Doctor Lance O’Sullivan says health services only available in hospitals need to be available within the community. This follows the opening of the first multi-million dollar library and children’s health centre in Rotorua named Te Aka Mauri. Mere Mclean reports – Tākuta Lance O’Sullivan (Ngāpuhi, Te Rawara), Merepeka Raukawa-Tait (Mema kaunihera o ngā roto o Rotorua).
Turanga Health is taking health care to the people through tis mobile bus service. This approach has caught the attention of the Health Quality and Safety Commission. They are the only Māori health provider selected for the Whakakotahi 2018 initiative, Aroha Treacher reports - Reweti Ropiha (Tumu Whakarae, Turanga Health).
The All Black Sevens team will be relying on defence to win at the World Sevens Series in Hamilton. Eru Paranihi reports live from Hamilton.
It will take more than a strong attack from the All Blacks Sevens team to win as they prepare to face Argentina and France at the World Sevens Series - Tim Mikkelson (Kāpene, Aotearoa).
The NRL has granted an extension to apply for licences in the historic women’s competition. Clubs will be given an extra fortnight to finalize proposals. The NRL has expressed a preference to feature teams geographically across Aotearoa and Australia. This may ensure a licence for the Warriors and a Queensland team.
Joseph Parker has begun his 8 week training camp in Las Vegas. Last month Parker faced off against Anthony Joshua in London before their fight on April 1st. Parker may need to improve his form following his less than convincing victory over Hughie Fury.
A Waicoa Bay Rugby League club has been named a finalist for the Grassroots Club of the Year award. The President of the Club says it is a credit to the Huntly community and the team living up to the principles of Kingitanga. The club was also named Waikato Club of the Year in the Waikato Districts Awards. It is a reflection of the talent of the team and the great relationship with local marae such as Waahi Pā. – Harley Te Wherowhero Raihe (Tumuaki o Taniwharau),
Te Wharekura o Rakaumanga will travel to Hawaii in memory of the late Tomairangi Paki. Paki had a strong relationship with Hawaii and was taught the Hula which she bought back to her people in Waikato. Rakaumanga students are performing to raise funds for the trip. Many of the students have parents who travelled to Hawaii 20 years ago. Ora Kihi (Te Wharekura o Rākaumanga), Tamia Rapana (Te Wharekura o Rākaumanga),