Coming up on Te Karere... Further job losses loom for DOC workers. Is the department about to lay off more front line staff? This time it'll impact on our front line staff. Waiariki reporter Kereama Wright has the latest developments on the fatal shooting of George Taiaroa. And the packs are out, Maori roll or general roll, which one will you choose? Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. DOC is going through yet another re-structure where it is said that 100 workers might lose their job. Raiha Johns spoke to a former DOC worker today. We're unable to provide subtitles. Raiha Johns, Te Karere. Police are now looking for another vehicle that may have a connection to the death of 67-year-old George Taiaroa, who was gunned down while manning a bridge near Atiamuri nearly a week ago. Kereama joins us live from Rotorua. Kereama, what is the latest on this issue? We're unable to provide subtitles. Christchurch, our country's second biggest city is the home of only two Kura Kaupapa Maori. Amidst the Ministry of Education's relocation strategy, one of the two kura must now decide which of the four given suburbs it will relocate to. But neither are budging. Peata Melbourne has more. Three days for Te Kura Whakapumau i Te Reo Tuturu o Waitaha to decide if it is going to be them or Te Kura o Te Whanau Tahi who relocate to another suburb. Neither kura will be moving! And to strengthen their case they've appointed well-known lawyer Mai Chen as their legal representative. She's currently representing Te Kohanga Reo Trust and seeing as there's also a kohanga here at this kura, it makes sense she represents us. The Education Minister has agreed that one of the two schools can remain where they are, but has left the two schools to battle out just who will make the move costing $6 million. Go chase those other new schools that want to get established, leave it for them. Give them the $6 million. Both schools currently reside on the southern side of Christchurch central. The proposed suburbs for relocation are Aranui, Shirley, Mairehau and Parklands - all on the Northern side. But it's the spiritual significance of the school they say will be compromised the most. She's putting both of our kura kaupapa down, that's why we're making our case and our voices heard. The whanau here marched against the proposal because we want both to be able to stand for our language and culture. The final decision will come from the Minister of Education, and in May she will decide the fate of the schools. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. Joining us now is Education Minister Hekia Parata. Hekia tena koe. Neither of the Kura Kaupapa Maori in Christchurch wants to relocate, they say you're playing them off against each other, your response? We're unable to provide subtitles. Hekia Parata, thank you for joining us. After the break; What has Te Runanganui o Nga Kura Kaupapa o Aotearoa achieved in the last 20 years? I've got the details coming up. Do we need more cycle lanes in our cities? How do we avoid power cuts in winter? UPBEAT MUSIC If you didn't do your census online and your paper forms haven't been collected, send them to us in the envelope provided, because you count. Nearly half a million people who identify as Maori will receive an electoral option pack in the next few days. The forms give those who enrolled and said they were of Maori descent, the option of switching between the general or the Maori roll. This Maori voter knows which role suits her. More than 400,000 electoral option papers More than 400,000 electoral option papers have been posted around the country. Harata has already filled hers out. She is registered to vote in the Tamaki Makaurau electorate but she is in Tuhoe. The Electoral Commission says it's important to also check your details are correct The Electoral Commission says it's important to also check your details are correct and if not make those changes and choose carefully which role you want to be on because it will take another five years before you can change again. Irena Smith, Te Karere. The New Zealand Transport Agency is urging north-bound Easter travellers to show patience this long weekend warning that the roads will be heavy with traffic. Over 180 people have been injured or killed on Auckland and Northland roads during the holiday period, with seven fatalities. But there's been encouraging signs over recent years with a decline in fatalities and serious injuries in the region. A group of Napier residents are calling for Housing NZ's Chief Executive Te Runanga Nui o Nga Kura Kaupapa Maori o Aotearoa has achieved a lot in its 20 years, but there's still more to do. In its inception the Runanga had to report to officers of government ministers not directly to the ministers. But they have a grand plan for Kura Kaupapa students and all was revealed to Anzac Pikia. Te Runanganui have big dreams for Maori students at Kura Kaupapa. Our dreams are for our children to be at the pinnacle of education around the world. She says Kura Kaupapa students have already conquered education within NZ. we just want them to reach their goals - that's what we want. There are 64 Maori immersion schools who follow Te Aho Matua and who are registered with Te Runanganui. Te Runanganui is the organisation that supports, protects and gives direction to the development of Kura Kaupapa Maori. Our major projects are supporting the opening of new schools which follow Te Aho Matua. Secondly to gather on with the completion of the Te Aho Matua curriculum. But lots have changed in 20 years. The Runanganui has a lot more power these days we're directly consulting Ministers now. The new Aho Matua curriculum is the important project Te Runanganui is working on at the moment, so that total immersion Maori schools continue to flourish for the next 20 years. Anzac Pikia, Te Karere. After the break, the big gun of ta moko was in the big smoke of Auckland, but is it just for Maori? and the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Ta Moko are representations of bloodlines etched onto the skin. Stories of genealogy, history and ancestors are crafted specifically for the person who wears ta moko. Derek Lardelli, one of NZ's finest Ta Moko artists, invites you to learn what lies between Ta Moko lines in this special event. Taking up temporary residence in the Aotea Centre. Maori's finest Ta Moko artist has arrived in Auckland. We are here as Ta Moko artists. If people want a moko, we give them one. The reason is to celebrate the Auckland Arts festival. It's not only Ta Moko, but theatre, music and dance as well. Who better than the Principal Tutor of Toihoukura to showcase this art. I listen to what they want and I try my best to display it in my work. He says that Ta Moko is not only for Maori. It's a special gift passed down to the new generation, not only for Maori. Yes, we have our connection to it. The main reason for having the Auckland Arts Festival The main reason for having the Auckland Arts Festival is to highlight our uniqueness. There's no doubt that Maori are well represented by these artists. Rapaera Tawhai, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Kia ora tatou katoa. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ on Air.