but the meeting turned out to be quite an eventful occasion. We'll now cross to our reporter, Peata Melbourne who attended the meeting in question today. Peata. Well Scotty, the purpose was to see what we're all doing to lift the achievements of maori students and how iwi and organisations can all work together to ensure they deliver the best lessons possible, but today it seemed some educationalists took their lessons a tad too far. The invite to media was for Maori education, but this was the lesson handed to them. Don't you come here. Don't do that. Be quiet. Don't you come here and broadcast negative images about the people attending this hui. about the people attending this hui. If that's his message to the media, it seems his actions go against his own teachings. While instructions were clearly laid out to Te Karere, it fell short when it came to keeping the Minister in the picture. She didn't know about that. And that is seems is where the confusion began. Nga Kaikoriri Matauranga invited Te Karere to attend the meeting, but the Minister may have been left out of the loop about media being present. If you want to talk about that, I won't have a bar of it, If you want to talk about that, I won't have a bar of it, but I will talk about why we are here. And she had her own axe to grind with the education group. My message to them is stop coming to Wellington and talking to me My message to them is stop coming to Wellington and talking to me about the restraints and such like my message to them is the kids, their genealogy, and their ancestral history being lost somewhere between mainstream and kura kaupapa. They should act as mediator to fix it. This is the only picture we can show you of a meeting that took place today, but today's events could perhaps be seen as a reflection of the difficulties arising that the educationalists are all now facing. In the end, the mediator, Wayne Ngata would not allow cameras until the tea break, Thank you, Peata Melbourne in our Auckland office. Veteran Labour MP Annette King wants a review of the cultural protocols of parliament after being made to sit behind males at a powhiri. The Rongotai MP has already spoken to The Speaker of the House and kaumatua of parliament saying it's time for the nation's House of Representatives to have a wider discussion. Tina Wickliffe has more. Parliament is often called the nation's marae, so like other marae, when powhiri happen, men sit in the front. But senior Labour MPs Annette King and Maryan Street don't want to sit behind males the likes of Chris Fa'afoi and Brendon Horan. And because this house belongs to all, And because this house belongs to all, regardless of ethnicity, Annette King says it's time we had a discussion about a protocol that's appropriate. Te Ururoa Flavell has dismissed Annette King's views, views that have already been shared with the speaker and kaumatua of Parliament. Complaints from this Pakeha woman saw the demise of powhiri in government departments, and the reasons for that complaint have now resurfaced for the seat of government to contemplate. Tina Wickliffe, Te Karere. Here's what Nanaia Mahuta had to say about her Labour colleague's complaint. about her Labour colleague's complaint. Parliament has its own set of protocols, in my opinion; one must respect the protocols of the local iwi. This protocol affiliates to the people of where Parliament resides, Te Atiawa Toa Rangatira. We're unable to provide subtitles. After the break, I'll be speaking with Nanaia Mahuta again on the parliamentary pohiri debacle, and what's the new resource that will keep Maori speakers And what's the new resource that will keep Maori speakers informed on the what's happening in parliament? Earlier I spoke to Labour spokesperson Nanaia Mahuta about the latest in politicals. The first question I asked her was how she felt about her colleague Annette King's reaction to what she calls a gender segregated powhiri at youth parliament yesterday. Parliament has its own set of protocols, in my opinion; one must respect the protocols of the local iwi. This protocol affiliates to the people of where Parliament resides, Te Atiawa Toa Rangatira. Do you agree the Nepata brothers should receive compensation? We're unable to provide subtitles. Do you agree the Nepata brothers should receive compensation? In regards to the Nepata brothers, there case was brought to the attention of the Maori select committee and we fully support their request for compensation for the government. The case is now in their court. Youth parliament started yesterday how's the person who's filling your shoes? Charm Skinner is my youth representative in Parliament. He was a bit anxious when entering Parliament but relaxed in the end. He's very passionate about pursuing a political career and being an advocate for youth. I applaud all of those students who participated in the youth Parliament over the past two days. They confidently shared their opinions on political issues that were relevant to Maori. We've had concerns from the public about King Tuheitia's health - how's he doing? He is still recovering. For us all we want is for him to rest, his family and people we take care of the Kingitanga duties. That was Labour Party spokesperson Nanaia Mahuta. Te Reo Maori speaking students will soon be able to read a new guide to how Parliament works. They will give an introduction to concepts of democracy, representation and leadership. Education co-ordinator at parliament, Miranda Thomson, says the resources will include examples of how the system works. Ms Thomson says the handbook and topic cards can be sent out to schools. They are being made in conjunction with Huia publishers. A Maori trades co-operative has been created in Tamaki Makaurau with the aim of members working together to maximise bulk purchase discounts and win projects by being part of a larger network. In the longer term, the group wants to provide employment opportunities for young. Maori aiming for a job in the building and construction industry. A similar organisation - Te Kaihanga co-operative - already operates in Otautahi - Christchurch. At the end of the year Te Puia celebrates their 50th year, and to celebrate this momentous occasion with the government, a now entrance carving is being made in the style of a well-known Te Arawa carver 100 years ago. At the end of the year Te Puia celebrates their 50th year, and to celebrate this momentous occasion with the government, a now entrance carving is being made in the style of a well-known Te Arawa carver 100 years ago. Here's Kereama Wright s report. Te Puia turns 50 years old this year, and this oversized present is being carved to add to the celebrations. This Waharoa carved from kauri is being expertly replicated This Waharoa carved from kauri is being expertly replicated to the gateway carved by one of Te Arawas most renowned carvers, From there the gateway eventually found its way back to what's now known as Te Puia. Due to its beauty and size, it was widely regarded as one of the historic symbols of Maori culture around the world. The honour of carving the new replica is now down to this descendant of Tuhoes. His biggest challenge is replicating the model carved by Waitere himself. The project kicked off last month, and is due to be complete in time for the key 50 year celebrations in September. Kereama Wright, Te Karere. After the break, It's the State of Origin tonight, who will win? and we'll show you tomorrow's weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Rugby league... The New South Wales Blues are hoping to end the Queensland Maroons seven-year winning streak in the State of Origin decider in Sydney tonight. But have their work cut out. The series is locked at one-all but Queensland had a decisive victory in the second match 26-6, and is the heavy favourite. However, former New South Wales fullback Anthony Minichiello isn't ruling out a win for the blues. A record-breaking crowd of 83 thousand's expected to attend the match at Sydney s ANZ stadium. More league and Wests Tigers star Benji Marshall is still waiting for official clearance from his club so he can play rugby union. The former Kiwis captain wants to leave rugby league and is trying to break his NRL contract early. While his troubles with coach Mick Potter are a factor in Marshall's decision, his manager says the NRL has done nothing to stop him leaving. It is expected Marshall could play rugby in Japan or join either the Blues or the Warratahs. Let's take another look at today's top stories. What does this politician have against pohiri in Parliament? In closing, we have the Youth Parliament pohiri at Parliament. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ on Air.