Opposition to the proposed $1 billion Waikeria prison is increasing. A petition calling for increased prevention of crime and rehabilitation services has gathered thousands of signatures. The proposed expansion would increase prisoner numbers from 600 to 3,000 making the Waikato prison the largest in Aotearoa. Last year King Tuheitia signed an accord with the Department of Corrections to work to reduce recidivism and reintegrate prisoners upon release. Kiingitanga land will be released to build transitional housing for prisoners. Mānia Clarke reports: Laura O’Connell Rapira, Ringatohu, Action Station. Rāhui Papa, Māngai, Kiingitanga. Nanaia Mahuta, Minita, Whakawhanake Māori.
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa will be auctioning artworks from renowned painters and artists including 3 works by Goldie. Tema Heemi reports: Richard Thomson, Director International Art Centre.
10 ancient taiaha from the pre-colonial period, including one carved from whalebone, will go on display at the MGT Hawke’s Bay in Napier. These unique weapons sometimes reveal surprises and x-rays of other artefacts have found pounamu and teeth within the bindings. They will be part of the Tēnei Tonu exhibition. Aroha Treacher reports: Michelle Lee, Kaitiaki Taonga Māori, MGT.
Pauline Hanson has attacked Aboriginal performers at a peaceful protest on the Gold Coast. The Australian politician has claimed that she feels like a second class citizen in her own country and Aboriginal people have greater rights than other Australians.
Wikitōria Day reports: Pauline Hanson, Mema Tōrangapū, I kōrero ki Sky News. Ruby Wharton, Kaiwhakahāere Porotū.
Rāhia Timutimu reports live from the Gold Coast on the 21st Commonwealth Games.
The lawn bowls team from Niue are hoping to win medals in the countries 5th time competing in the Commonwealth Games. The country has sent a contingent of 19 sportspeople including a former Miss Niue and 2 Government ministers who will compete in lawnbowls, shooting javelin and the shotput. Moana Makapelu Lee reports: Desmond Hipa, Kaipirori Maitā. Dalton Talagi, Minita Take Hanganga.
The Silver Ferns have defeated Wales 70 – 44 in their second Commonwealth Games match.
Only Joelle King and Paul Coll of the New Zealand squash team have qualified for the quarter-finals. Joelle King defeated Sivasangari Subramaniam in round 16 of the women’s singles and will face Joshna Chinappa. Joelle King, Ngāti Porou.
The Melbourne Storm are about to play against the West Tigers in an NRL double header as the Warriors will face the Cowboys later in the day. Simon Mannering will be playing for the Warriors for the first time this season. Simon Mannering, Kaitakāro Warriors.
The Māori lunar calendar – The moon will enter the phase of Tangaroa ā mua.