1From the Mountain to the Sea One small Ruapehu iwi has already fought Genesis Energy for a water rights deal for the past 10 years, and won. What will the State asset sell-off mean for its agreements? Are there lessons to be learned for other iwi looking to negotiate?

2This week, a National hui will be held at Turangawaewae Marae on the issue of Maori water rights. A discussion of the issues that will be discussed and what can be learned from the Ngati Rangi agreement with Genesis Energy.

3Update on a story from July 2012 about Ngai Tahu warning the pounamu industry that it was tightening up the legalities surrounding pounamu.

4Other news.

5Broadcaster Willie Jackson editorialises on: this week's National hui on water rights; relations between the Maori Party and the Mana Party following Hone Harawira's "house nigger" comments; controversy over the Maori All Blacks tour to Europe.