11 September 2012 Coming up on Te Karere... The Crown and Tuhoe spell out the details for the return of Te Urewera to Tuhoe And Te Urewera's special legal status. We look at the draw for Te Matatini 2013 and how the competition stacks up. And GPs stage a major exodus to join a new Maori primary health organisation, the National Hauora coalition. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. We were the first to tell you and today we can reveal more.... Tuhoe has struck a deal with the Crown over Te Urewera in a Treaty settlement valued at $170 million. Treaty Minister Chris Finlayson refused to talk to us yesterday, Treaty Minister Chris Finlayson refused to talk to us yesterday, Treaty Minister Chris Finlayson refused to talk to us yesterday, but earlier today he sat down with Tuhoe negotiator Tamati Kruger to explain the proposed agreement. Chris Finlayson explained the deal between the Crown and Tuhoe. Well shortly after the press conference, we spoke to Tamati Kruger, the lead negotiator for Tuhoe and asked him why Tuhoe had agreed to the deal. Mana Motuhake is important to Tuhoe So the next move for Tuhoe is to discuss whether this offer by the Crown is a significant leap towards Tuhoe regaining Te Urewera, and in turn, our autonomy or if it's a step back instead. So the Crown's offer is currently being considered as a leap forward. Our autonomy is also something that shouldn't be seen as the Crown's to give us, but for Tuhoe to establish and determine for ourselves. The main thing is that the Crown has agreed for Tuhoe to reunite with Te Urewera. The Crown agrees with Tuhoe's notion that the next 40 years needs to be looked at. These sorts of things can't be fully established in the short-term. Perhaps in the next two generations, Tuhoe might see the management powers of many of its interests return. But at the moment, it's about a collective effort to work together for 5-10 years. But the goal is for Tuhoe to regain control over its own interests, whether it's in health, education, or any other sector. What do you say to those who will label it as a Claytons type of Mana Motuhake? No, Mana Motuhake for Tuhoe is having control over what's yours. No, Mana Motuhake for Tuhoe is having control over what's yours. The difference of Mana Motuhake to that of being dependent on another is that that person or entity provides directive and means for you to manage your iwi. So that's what dependency is. Mana Motuhake means that you seek your own autonomy. At the end of the day, it also means that you will fund it yourself. So Tuhoe is following this path that in 40 years time we will be able to create our own means to provide for our own interests, not the Crown. That was Tamati Kruger, lead negotiator for Tuhoe. So what does Tuhoe and those that live in the Urewera region think about the deal? Ngahuia Wade went to find out. The Crown's offer sets a new path for this couple and their iwi Tuhoe. We're overjoyed that the dreams of our old people to have our land returned are becoming a reality. Tuhoe held a series of hui last week to ratify the Crown's offer. We were initially very cautious of what the Crown had to say but we had to let that go. We believed what they told us and it felt right. One of the big issues in this deal between Tuhoe and the Crown was the removal of Crown ownership in Te Urewera and the recognition of Tuhoe guardianship. This is a sound economic base to develop for our people. For this child, the future is brighter. The important issue now is for Tuhoe to unite - it's been a long time coming. The hope is that a deed of settlement will be developed by the end of 2012. Ngahuia Wade, Te Karere Ngati Kahungunu is claiming water rights to Lake Waikaremoana in Te Urewera. The tribe wants ownership rights to energy assets such as the Hydro Dam at Tuai near the lake. Chairman and iwi leaders forum member Ngahiwi Tomoana says Ngati Kahungunu has requested a meeting with the govt to discuss its direct interests in water used by energy companies. Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell is calling on businesses Te Ururoa Flavell joins us now from Wellington. Firstly, the Crown and Tuhoe relationship seems to have improved as both come to an agreement over the Te Urewera. We're unable to provide subtitles. Te Ururoa Flavell, thank you for joining us. We're unable to provide subtitles. After the break, We look at preparation for Te Matatini 2013 SONG: Bad boys, bad boys What you gonna chew? What you gonna chew When they come for you? Bad boys, bad boys What you gonna chew? Food and drink can cause pH levels in your mouth to fall. Chewing Extra helps neutralise plaque acid and keep teeth clean and healthy. Bad boys, Bad boys, bad boys What you gonna chew? What you gonna chew when they come Eat, drink, chew. Extra. Sir Ngatata Love has been stood down from his position as chair of the Wellington Tenths Trust while the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation continues into his financial dealings. But any taint he may have hasn't stopped him being nominated But any taint he may have hasn't stopped him being nominated to the Port Nicholson Settlement Trust. Peata Melbourne is in Wellington with more. Peata, are the results in? Yes, there are five people who have made it on to the board. Howie Tamati, Ngatata Love, Liz Mellish, Mahara Okeroa and Toa Pomare. We're unable to provide subtitles. Thank you Peata, live from Wellington. Tickets for next year's national kapa haka festival, Te Matatini, have gone on sale following the announcement of the competition draw. 41 teams will take the stage in Rotorua. Rapaera Tawhai joins us now with more details, Rapaera. There are 161 days remaining until Te Matatini kicks off in Rotorua. Groups have already started practicing for the competition. A little taken back about where their group has been placed for Te Matatini. When I first heard, I thought, 'oh no'. Te Kotahitanga will be the first group on stage at Te Matatini. They are in the pool called 'Te Ihu', which will perform on Thursday. You think that not many people will be up to watch you because it's so early in the morning and it's not widely known. There are 41 groups performing at the competition. Those groups who made it into the top nine at the last competition have been spread out amongst the pools. How many times has it been like this that regions are represented in the same pool such that they're practically re-staging their regionals? This expert is talking about the pool known as Te Kei. They are the groups who will stand on Saturday. Some are complaining about the four Te Arawa groups in the same pool. But returning to the first group who will be opening the competitions... It's the hardest placing being first up in the competition. But what can you do? We must practise hard and make sure we are confident and ready to give it our all. They will get a chance to do so as will every other group. So Rapaera, what more can you tell us about the draw? It seems many are pleased with the outcomes of the pools. Despite some gripes at the inclusion of three Te Arawa groups in pool three, at this stage, the majority are satisfied. In addition, there are some concerns that the top nine teams will be the same finalists from last year again. But only time will tell. Thank you Rapaera Tawhai, from our Auckland news office. The head of the biggest Maori Wananga, Bentham Ohia, is considering his future. It's understood that after eight years as CEO of Te Wananga o Aotearoa, Bentham Ohia has come to the end of his contract and is contemplating whether to reapply for the top job. Ohia was the CEO that lifted the Wananga's status to become one of the most successful tertiary institutions in the country after turbulence in the 90s. With over 36,000 students and over a thousand staff it's understood that staff and students do not want him to leave. The Wananga Board will now be offering a five-year contract when they advertise for the CEO position. After the break, We'll have for you the latest up dates from the Te Aurere and Ngahiraka vessels travelling to Rapanui and the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.NZ. The two waka-hourua sailing towards Rapanui braved a 60 hour storm and faced waves rising to seven metres. But following the storm, it's been a calm couple of days with no wind which has slowed the voyage for Ngahiraka-mai-tawhiti and Te Aurere. Piripi Smith of Ngahiraka spoke to us today and mentioned this is a time for some well-deserved rest and relaxation for both crews. At the moment there's no wind so the ocean is calm. Smooth sailing is predicted for the rest of the journey to their first stop-over, the island of Tubuai which will take at least five weeks. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki.