Coming up on Te Karere... DOC has public safety concerns as the annual Deer Roar kicks off. What's the message to whanau going bush this long weekend? Will the city slickers steal victory from the home teams at the Tuhoe Festival? And singer songwriter Whirimako Black on her acting debut in the new film White Lies. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to the assault on Jesse Ryder and a further 37-year-old man is also being questioned by the police. Jesse Ryder remains in a critical condition after being attacked outside a bar in Christchurch. A health board spokesman says the cricketer is still in an induced coma. He's suffering from a fractured skull and collapsed lung after being beaten by several men. Police say they interviewed the 20 year-old last night in relation to his involvement in the initial fight with the cricketer. The annual deer roar this year coincides with the Easter and school holidays - and that's ringing alarm bells for the Department of Conservation. There have been several fatal shootings in the last few years where hunters have failed to identify their target. We spoke to a Maori deer hunter who has some safety tips. Tamahou Temara is rearing to go deer hunting. It's also game hunting that needs extra attention. When you go deer hunting you have to stay focused and you must identify your target; is it a deer or is it a person? There have been a number of deaths because people have been mistaken them for deer. The problem with some of these new hunters they buy a gun with no knowledge on how to use them. They just load the bullets and head into the bush. Tamahou hunts all the time here. He buys his bullets and head back to Ruatoki for the start of the roar. It's the mating season and when the bull becomes aroused It's the mating season and when the bull becomes aroused they roar to get the attention of a female. He hunts for a purpose and urges inexperienced hunters to take extra care. That's the thought that should be entrenched in a hunter, it's not a game, we hunt to put food on the table. No doubt there will be a lot of full stomachs in his family and all goes well for everyone. Irena Smith, Te Karere. Hopes for a fatality-free Easter Weekend are already dashed after the death of a cyclist near Temuka last night. A 55-year-old local man was killed in the accident after colliding with a vehicle at an intersection. Last Easter was the first one since records began in 1956 in which nobody was killed on NZ roads. Police were hoping to see a repeat of it this year. They're again enforcing a speed limit tolerance of four kilometres per hour for all posted speed limits during the holiday period. The Easter road toll period ends at 6am on Tuesday morning. Which hapu will reign supreme? Will the city slickers beat their country kin? And which marae does the best venison dish? These and many other questions will be answered at the biennial Tuhoe Festival in Ruatoki this weekend, an event that is expected to attract over 10,000 tribal members. Reporter Kereama Wright is amongst the children of the mist. 41 years on from its inception, the Tuhoe Festival is still going strong. The groups on stage now are the little ones. They're the next generation of Tuhoe Our elders dreamt of this, but at the time, it was just a dream. It's an annual event that happens every two years on Easter. Competitions are held for kapa haka, rugby, netball and debates. All of Tuhoe's descendants from all over the country return home to participate. It's about that longing for home, that loyalty to your iwi and the deep love for it. Our own language and dialects - those kinds of things. That was what our elders had in mind. There are 14 hapu who are participating this year, and this is in spite of some financial issues and second thoughts on whether to go through with the festival. It's for the ancestors, for Tapapeka and for Tawhaki, like the sparrow that flies about. The senior groups hit the stage tomorrow, and on Monday, the festival closes with an AGM where the future of the Ahurei celebrations for the babies will be discussed. Kereama Wright, Te Karere. After the break, on the eve of his unveiling we remember the late archdeacon and child welfare champion Dr Hone Kaa. And who is the Ngati Maniapoto sensation storming the world MMA scene? Te Papatongarewa's repatriation team have been busy this week with the return of five crates of toi Maori from Peabody Essex Museum in America. Little is known about the origins of the tattooed heads, so it's hoped ta moko experts may help solve the mystery. And as Peata Melbourne reports identification is just one of many challenges Te Papa have encountered in their mission to bring all toi moko home. Beneath these cloaks lay the heads that have been returned from America. The overseas, Museums raised questions as to whether or not The overseas, Museums raised questions as to whether or not the Toi Moko would be buried, with the bigger question pending, The issue came about The overseas, Museums raised questions as to whether or not the Toi Moko would be buried, with the bigger question pending, are these in fact people or art? The issue came about when Hirini Moko Mead challenged them to rethink the status quo. We all know that human remains are concerned, but when it comes to art, they think what of it? but when it comes to art, they think what of it? However the Museum agreed they be brought back to their place of origin. But it was not an easy task under the American laws. America also insisted the media not be alerted to the repatriation process. It's died away, but in the last two years, we've seen a revival in Maori media with people wanting to capture everything to do with ancient Maori on camera. They faced similar challenges in Ruaan where it was agreed they'd return the Toi Moko only to be told otherwise by their Government. The French govt didn't agree and they fought the process, but when a lady was voted into govt as Minister of Foreign Affairs, she agreed that they should be returned. This group is now looking at America for more repatriation ventures to continue their programme. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. Whakaruruhau, toka tu moana, pakiwaha, weriweri - these are some of the words used to describe the late Archdeacon and child welfare campaigner, Dr Hone Kaa and child welfare campaigner, Dr Hone Kaa who passed away last year. who passed away last year. We pay tribute to Hone Kaa as family members and Anglican Clergy alike gather in Rangitukia for his unveiling this Easter weekend. Hone Kaa, a father, a husband & friend, a grandfather, a minister and a doctorate holder. This son of Ngati Porou wore many hats. He was born in 1941 and is now diseased. He left his instructions to his students like Michael Tamihere who he trained in the Anglican faith. His words are followed with sadness. Hone Kaa was born in Rangitukia. He attended St Stephens College where he turned to ministering in the Anglican faith. He encouraged his students to pray and minister no matter what. He is survived by two children and three grandchildren. At 11am tomorrow, his gravestone will be unveiled in Rangitukia by his family and his wife. Raiha Johns, Te Karere. Mixed Martial Arts is New Zealand's fastest growing sport and Maori are excelling in it. Hamilton based Luke Jumeau is fighting his way to the top also making a name for himself internationally. He's a fighter by night. And a panel beater by day. Luke Jumeau is New Zealand's top welterweight prospect. He has a range of skills and showed them off He has a range of skills and showed them off when he fought and won against this Chinese fighter in an Asia and Pacific fight competition. Despite MMA being the fastest growing sport in New Zealand, the pay and sponsorship is nothing like it is in America, and this Maniapoto-affiliated fighter thinks he may have to His next fight will be in Australia in May, but hopefully he gets a call up to the UFC. Irena Smith, Te Karere. Now let's take a look at the Maori Programmes TVNZ has to offer over the weekend. This Maori economist works in Paris, France, with the OECD. So what does he think of the Maori economy and how treaty settlements are spent? On Marae Investigates, TVOne, Sunday. On Sunday, Waka Huia visits Paroa Marae. 'At Paroa you will see Taiwhakaea, 'you will see he is a taniwha, 'he is gruesome, 'you will be annihilated, 'another fallen victim.' On TVOne, 10:30am. After the break, Tuhoe diva, Whirimako Black on her acting debut in the new feature film, Tuakiri Huna. And the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. We know Whirimako Black can sing, but can she act? We'll find out when White Lies, a new film by the producers of Whale Rider hits theatres in June. Marae reporter, Kayne Peters caught up with the talented singer Marae reporter, Kayne Peters caught up with the talented singer and filed this for Te Karere. A famous singer... and now, a big screen actress. I was surprised I was even offered the role. I was thinking can I actually do it? But because Maori language was pre-requisite of the role, The film was shot over a six week period in three locations; Auckland, Waikaremoana and Ruatahuna. I thought that some of my relations would snarl at me and say 'get this woman'. Well those were the thoughts I was thinking, I was really scared. But one person who wasn't scared was Kararaina Rangihau who was the intern director to the director of the film, Dana Rotberg. Two years ago, I met an American woman who was an expert in the movie business. She's also a feature film writer as well as a director. When Dana Rotberg was researching for the film White Lies she came to the Urewera as a tourist. Kararaina says she was shocked because of the spirit of the place. When you watch the movie you will be able to make up your own mind - how they were treated by the law and just how secretive things were back then and how today's generations will react to seeing the plights of our ancestors endured while fighting. I was shocked to get the phone call four or five days later where they said, 'Whiri, the director wants to talk to you'. I said why would that be? Are you saying I got the part for Meimei? The film will be in movie theatres nationwide in June. Kayne Peters, Te Karere. Kayne Peters, Te Karere. And you can watch the full interview with Whirimako Black on Marae Investigates this Sunday. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ on Air. Copyright TVNZ Access Services 2013.