Coming up on Te Karere... Today marks 150 years since the Crown crossed this stream Today marks 150 years since the Crown crossed this stream and invaded Waikato. Will the leadership changes rejuvenate the Maori party as they meet in Whakatane? And who's this new member of the Black Ferns? Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. If NZ is to move ahead its needs to commemorate the important events which took place here. This was mentioned at the commemoration of 150 years since. The crowns troops crossed the Mangatawhiri stream This was mentioned at the commemoration of 150 years since. The crowns troops crossed the Mangatawhiri stream and invaded the Waikato. It sparked a 9 month conflict and the defeat of the Waikato resulted in the confiscation of 500,000 hectares of Waikato land. A day which is still clear in the minds of Waikato people, not so in the minds of some Pakeha. Its time wider NZ understood the history within NZ. Its time wider NZ understood the history within NZ. The Crown was invited to come but didn't show face. There's other commemorations like Rangiaowhia, Gate Pa where they should attend. King Tawhiao said to Governor Grey - Not to cross the Mangatawhiri stream - but Crown greed for the fertile lands of Waikato was apparent and also their disagreement to the King movement. King Tawhiao said to Governor Grey - this land is mine. Governor Grey said - I want this land, and that's when the problems began. When troops crossed Mangatawhiri stream - the Waikato invasion began - it went for 9 months. 4000 Maori, families and children fought, they were poorly equipped, 4000 Maori, families and children fought, they were poorly equipped, the Crown had 14,000 soldiers. The final result was confiscation of 500, 000 hectares of land. It meant very little to the Crown - the Treaty meant nothing to them In 1995 Waikato-Tainui's deed of settlement was signed - they've moved on. If we all know and understand our past then we'll know how to move forward as Aotearoa NZ. Despite that, the pain will never ever subside. Anzac Pikia, Te Karere. Where is the Maori Party headed? That's what they're figuring out during their AGM in Whakatane. Pitching up a tent and readying the venue where the annual Maori Party conference is about to begin with much to do and say by all its members. The ideal will be that we will move forward with mauri and mana motuhake. That is what Maori want. The members' job now is to vote for their president. There are two people vying for the position of President, and they are Naida Glavish and George Ngatai. It's a one-horse-race for the leadership. Te Ururoa has great appeal to the young people, Later on this afternoon, the Maori Party hui begins, no doubt it's agenda will be full. Tomorrow sometime, all will be revealed. Their advice is that we must remain within the Maori Party House until all things are completed, not go to this party or that party. Suitably as the saying goes the food of chiefs is talk, and more talk. Hinerangi Goodman, Te Karere. There are two contenders for the presidency role which Pem Bird will step down from at the AGM. We spoke to George Ngatai who is the chair for Tamaki Electorate. He says he has what it takes to move the party forward into the next election. He's youthful and that's why George Ngatai thinks he has what it takes to steer the Maori Party ship forward. He supports talks with the Mana Party in order to strengthen both parties. But he has a battle on his hand with Naida Glavish, Chair of Ngati Whatua Trust who has spent many years working for the benefits of Maori, in health and education. Pita Sharples leadership role will be filled, Pita Sharples leadership role will be filled, and ex-Maori Party MP Rahui Katene has put her hand up stand in Tariana Turia's seat. but the questions is where has she been all this time. The coalition with National and the struggles between the MPs have been reasons behind the Party's loss of support, the ex-president wants one thing to come out of the meeting. The Party knows the issues it has to deal with and that this is the time to discuss them and find solutions, in order for them to begin to concentrate on the election next year. Irena Smith, Te Karere. This morning as Menzies Hallett was sentenced for the murder of Rodney Tahu over 30 years ago. In recent months, he was charged for shooting and killing Tahu in the head whilst at a petrol station in 1979. The 72 year old was sentenced to life This morning as Menzies Hallett was sentenced for the murder of Rodney Tahu over 30 years ago. In recent months, he was charged for shooting and killing Tahu in the head whilst at a petrol station in 1979. The 72 year old was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum parole period of 10 years. After the break, Tuhoe is outraged at the fact that the inquiry into the Urewera Raids has been closed. Buck Shelford. Buck Shelford. Hi. You're here for the heart and diabetes TV ad? You're here for the heart and diabetes TV ad? Yeah. Of course. Of course. What do you mean? Well, heart disease and diabetes kill more than 6000 Kiwis every year. I know. I know. So, I'm a woman ` fat and funny ` and you're a... ex-All Black ` not so funny. So? So? So we've got all of the demographics covered. Not all of them. Not all of them. Oh, hey, guys. Not all of them. Oh, hey, guys. Boom. PEOPLE CHATTER Tuhoe are stunned by decision to stop the Urewera inquiry Tuhoe leader Tamati Kruger is stunned by the National and Labour Parties' decision not to precede with an inquiry into the emotional toll the 2007 Urewera Police raids had on local people. Labour and National decided to put a stop to the matter, which has shocked the Maori Party and Tuhoe. Tamati Kruger says he'll now raise the matter of an inquiry when he meets with the police early next year. I am very concerned because I have received no explanation from either of those two political parties as to why they don't want an inquiry. There is only one interpretation and it's a straight out decline and no way. Earlier this year, an independent police report found people were illegally stopped in vehicles, detained in homes and photographed. French around the world will celebrate LA Bastille today, a day of National pride for their people. Here in Aotearoa, the French embassy in Wellington invited Ngati Poneke to mark the start of celebrations alongside the French ambassador Francis Itienne A modern friendship between the French and NZ founded on a long history and with common values. The ambassador showing a soft spot for his Maori comrades and there were a few tears when he announced he'll be taking up a new placement in Kurzykstan. The Ambassador talked of recent links with Ngai Tahu's The Ambassador talked of recent links with Ngai Tahu's Maori Garden exhibited in France this year, and the Toi Moko returned from France to Te Papa. But his biggest shared passion with Aotearoa was of course the Rugby. But it's a relationship treasured. But it's a relationship treasured. Today is for the French, as it should be. Nothing yet confirmed but the Ngati Poneke cultural group are set to visit France next year and connect with French friends. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. On Sunday, a group of expert weavers are set to travel to America and Canada over three weeks where they will share and learn weaving techniques with other indigenous people. She's an expert weaver, preparing to share the skills of her ancestors, with indigenous races. The purpose of the trip is to research traditional weaving, cloak and tukutuku making practices. Tina will also present two research papers on Maori weaving at the conference. Along with further research on how they record their work, She's not travelling alone. Along with further research on how they record their work, She's not travelling alone. This trip will be an extra special one, as her teacher, and mother, weaving expert Matekino Lawless is also going. The expertise's are visible in the beauty of their work. The expertise is visible in the beauty of their work. They have many secrets they only share with each other but are happy to share some information. They leave this Sunday, but until then, preparing the flax is the big job. Kereama Wright, Te Karere. Now let's take a look at the Maori and Pacific Programmes TVNZ has to offer over the weekend. Yesterday the government passed the first stage of the SkyCity deal Yesterday the government passed the first stage of the SkyCity deal allowing an increase of more than 200 pokie machines. As result Maori problem gambling is expected to increase. Marae Investigates Sunday, TVONE. On Waka Huia, we look at the Pai Marire faith. On Waka Huia, we look at the Pai Marire faith. Waka Huia Sunday, TVONE. After the break, Who is this new Black Ferns member? 50s male. Severe chest pain. Massive cardiac arrest. 50s male. Severe chest pain. Massive cardiac arrest. Get Cardiology down here now. We're losing him. We're losing him. He's flatlining. We're losing him. He's flatlining. Oh my God. What? What? It's Buck Shelford. Heart disease and diabetes kill more than 6000 Kiwis every year. That's why I had a check-up with my doctor. It was quick and easy. Oh, it's OK. I'm not having a real heart attack. That's good, Buck, cos I'm not a real doctor. That's good, Buck, cos I'm not a real doctor. WHEELS SQUEAK Get a heart and diabetes check ` do it for your family. Portia Woodman, daughter of former All Blacks Kawhena and Fred Woodman is one of the new faces named by the coach in the Black Ferns squad today, for their test against England in the North shore tomorrow. Tomorrow marks the 100th game for the squad but for Wooman it will be her first in a 15 member squad. She's a sevens representative and made the NZ team last year in August last year. Her ability to score tries is well-known and that was prevalent their win against Moscow last week. Tumamao Harawira joins us in studio. The All Blacks game against Japan, is this just a business venture? We're unable to provide subtitles. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. That's all we have for today. 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