Piripi Taylor and Wikitoria Day report live from Te Papa Tiriti, Waitangi
Jacinda Ardern ifs the first female Prime Minister to be granted speaking rights at the pōhiri. The Prime Minister and her Ministers were welcomed by a peaceful mood signalling a new direction in relations. The Iwi have asked that the placenta of Jacinda Arden’s child be brought here to be buried. Raniera Harrison reports live from Te Whare Rūnunga: Jacinda Ardern (Pirimia), Shane Jones (Minita Ōhanga Tuawhenua), Waihoroi Shortland (Ngāti Hine, Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Kurī), Peeni Henare (MP, Tāmaki Makaurau).
Members of the public are overjoyed at the Prime Minister’s visit to Waitangi. Her 5 day visit is the longest any Prime Minister has ever made to the Treaty Grounds. The Labour Government received a positive response as people agreed that the Treaty grounds are correct place to welcome the Prime Minister. However, others remain sceptical that the new Government will deliver for Māori aspirations. Heta Gardiner reports live from Waitangi: Arapeta Pomare, (Te Pewhairangi), Papa Wiremu Heihei (Te Rūnunga Whakawā), Reuben Taipari Porter (Kaiārahi Hīkoi).
A free hāngi was provided to the public at the upper Treaty grounds following the arrival of the Prime Minister. It has been more than 30 years since the public were treated to such an event. Over 1,000 meals were asked for organised and served for the crowds. Talisa Kupenga reports: Evelyn Solomon (Ringawera), Waireti Paora (Te Rōpū Manaaki Tangata).
Cabinet Ministers are expected to be serving a free breakfast to the public at Waitangi tomorrow. Typically the breakfasts are a private invite only event at the Copthorne hotel. Labour politicians will get the chance to show their skills at the barbeque as the Prime Minister will have the chance to talk with the public. Talisa Kupenga reports live from Te Papa Tiriti.
Why is Jacinda Ardern connecting with youth? Tamariki and Rangatahi talk about why they like and admire her. Jess Tyson talks with various Tamariki and Rangathi to get their views on her.
The New Zealand Māori Women’s Rugby League team are celebrating the announcement of a Women’s NRL tournament. The Coach believes the NZ Women’s team has the skill to win the competition as they prepare to play against the Australian indigenous team. They hope this match in Australia will give them the chance to show their skills in front of the NRL scouts. Details of the round robin tournament are yet to be released, but it is expected a New Zealand team will be amongst those playing. Moana Makapelu Lee reports: Victor Heke (Kaiako, Wahine Toa), jocephy Daniels (Kāpene, Wahine Toa).
The new head coach for the Hurricanes will be announced within 2 weeks. This follows Chris Boyd departing at the end of the season for a position with Northampton. The Assistant Coach John Plumtree is expected to be a top contender after the Hurricanes won their first Super Rugby tile in 2016. John Plumtree (Kaiako Tuarya, Kapa Hurricanes).
The Inaugural Hamilton Rugby 7’s saw the New Zealand team finishing fourth in the tournament. Australia defeated New Zealand 8 – 7 to take third place. Fiji defeated South Africa 24 – 17 to win the competition and their first tournament of the season.
Waka paddlers who attend Waitangi each year speak about what they get from the even, why they paddle and the traditions involved. Piripi Taylor reports: Jen Snowden (Te Rarawa), Bes Shepherd (Ringawera), Tom Kraanen (Kaihoe Njord), Robert Gabel (Heamana, Ngā Waka Te Taitokerau), Waimirirangi Conrad (Kaihautu), Te hana Blom (Kaihoe), Rupene Gable (Kaihautū).
A look back at the welcome for Jacinda Ardern at Waitangi and her speech at the pohīri to those assembled to hear her.